10 inspiring quotes from "Dare to Lead" by Brene Brown

“If we want people to fully show up, to bring their whole selves including their unarmored, whole hearts—so that we can innovate, solve problems, and serve people—we have to be vigilant about creating a culture in which people feel safe, seen, heard, and respected.”

“Daring leaders work to make sure people can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging.”

"If you were raised in majority culture—white, straight, male, middle-class, Christian, you were likely taught that your perspective is the correct perspective and everyone else needs to adjust...'My truth is the truth'—is reinforced by every system and situation you encounter."

“Only when diverse perspectives are included, respected, and valued can we start to get a full picture of the world:”

“Rather than spending a reasonable amount of time proactively acknowledging and addressing the fears and feelings that show up during change and upheaval, we spend an unreasonable amount of time managing problematic behaviors.”

“If you have more than three priorities, you have no priorities”

"Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio reminds us, 'We are not necessarily thinking machines. We are feeling machines that think.'"

“Choose courage over comfort”

“Living BIG (boundaries, integrity, and generosity).”

“At the end of the day, at the end of the week, at the end of my life, I want to say I contributed more than I criticized.”