Brené Brownová Knihy

Fyzika zraniteľnosti je jednoduchá: Ak sme dosť odvážni, pádom sa nevyhneme. Kniha Vstať silnejší je o procese, počas ktorého sa snažíme po páde znova vstať a o spôsobe, akým nám uchopenie príbehov o našich zápasoch do vlastných rúk pomôže vytvárať ich nové odvážne konce. Zápasy, ktorými v živote prechádzame, môžu byť našou najväčšou výzvou k odvahe, a proces, počas ktorého sa snažíme po páde vstať silnejší, tou najjasnejšou cestou k úprimnému životu.

Keď som prvýkrát čítala tento citát, uvedomila som si, že zraniteľnosť nie je o víťazstve či porážke, ale o zapojení sa do života. Zraniteľnosť nepredstavuje slabosť, ale riziko a emocionálne vystavenie, ktorým čelíme každý deň. Naša ochota spolupracovať so svojou zraniteľnosťou určuje hĺbku našej odvahy a jasnosť nášho účelu. Ak sa chránime pred zraniteľnosťou, meria to náš strach a odpojenie. Čakaním na dokonalosť obetujeme vzťahy a príležitosti, ktoré už nemusia byť dostupné, a premárnime cenný čas. Dokonalosť neexistuje, a preto musíme vojsť do arény – nech už to znamená akýkoľvek nový vzťah, dôležité stretnutie či kreatívny proces – s odvahou a ochotou byť súčasťou. Namiesto kritizovania a rad, musíme mať odvahu prejaviť sa a dovoliť, aby nás videli. Toto je zraniteľnosť a odvaha žiť naplno. Spoločne hľadajme odpovede na otázky ako: Čo spôsobuje náš strach zo zraniteľnosti? Ako sa chránime pred ňou? Akú cenu platíme za odpojenie? A ako môžeme zraniteľnosť využiť na zmenu spôsobu, akým žijeme, milujeme a vedeme?

Keď narovinu priznáme ako sa veci v našom živote skutočne majú a prostredníctvom toho sa naučíme milovať sami seba, je to tá najstatočnejšia vec, akú kedy urobíme. Čo je väčšie riziko? Prestať riešiť, čo si myslia druhí ľudia alebo neriešiť to, ako sa cítite, v čo veríte a kto ste vy? Žiť plnohodnotne znamená, že žijete v stave, kedy si uvedomujete svoju cenu. Je o pestovaní odvahy, súcitu a medziľudského spojenia, aby ste sa ráno zobudili a povedali si: „Bez ohľadu na to, čo dnes vykonám a čo všetko nevykonám, som dostatočne dobrý.“ Znamená to, že v noci idete spať s myšlienkou: „Áno, som nedokonalý a zraniteľný a niekedy mám strach, ale to nič nemení na skutočnosti, že som statočný a hodný lásky a spolupatričnosti.“

Vynikajúca a trefná analýza súčasného rozpolteného sveta, v ktorom sa jedinec márne snaží zorientovať. Narušené rodinné vzťahy, nenávisť voči politickým odporcom, módne trendy, ktoré nezmyselne napodobňujeme, tisíce správ, čo nás bombardujú z každej strany, a neschopnosť načúvať. Táto divočina sa na nás valí zo všetkých strán a my jej musíme statočne čeliť. Pre psychologičku Brené Brownovú pracujú celé tímy, zhromažďujú cenné skúsenosti a poznatky jedincov o dnešnom svete a autorka ich vie pretlmočiť takým spôsobom, že každá jej nová kniha sa ocitne v rebríčku bestsellerov. V jedinečnej divočine nabáda čitateľov, aby strhli múry, opustili ideologické bunkre a žili život radšej z hĺbky divokého srdca ako v ustatej bolesti. Tento svet potrebuje, aby sme sa priznali k svojim presvedčeniam a postavili sa za ne. Keď degradujeme a ponižujeme svoju ľudskosť, strácame svoje divoké srdcia.

In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through 87 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances - a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection. Over the past two decades, Brown's extensive research into the experiences that make us who we are has shaped the cultural conversation and helped define what it means to be courageous with our lives. Atlas of the Heart draws on this research, as well as on Brown's singular skills as a storyteller, to show us how accurately naming an experience doesn't give the experience more power, it gives us the power of understanding, meaning and choice. Brown shares, 'I want this book to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves'

This tenth-anniversary edition of a bestselling title is presented in hardcover for the first time, enhancing its appeal. It includes a new foreword, discussion guides, and a creative journal, making it not just a book to read, but also an interactive experience for readers. The added features encourage deeper engagement with the content, perfect for book clubs or individual reflection.

Leadership transcends titles and power; it involves recognizing and nurturing the potential in people and ideas. True leaders embrace curiosity, asking the right questions instead of claiming to have all the answers. They understand that power is not limited and grows when shared. Rather than shying away from tough conversations, they confront vulnerability to foster meaningful work. In a culture marked by scarcity and fear, effective leadership requires developing deeply human traits. Ironically, while we neglect to cultivate emotional intelligence in leaders, we seek to differentiate ourselves from machines and AI. Our unique strengths lie in empathy, connection, and courage. Over two decades, Brené Brown has explored the emotions that enrich our lives and, for the past seven years, has collaborated with transformative leaders and teams worldwide. She discovered a common inquiry among leaders across various sectors—from startups to Fortune 50 companies: How can we nurture braver, more daring leaders and instill the value of courage within our organizational culture?

Draws on research with hundreds of interviewees to identify the pervasive influence of cultural shame, discussing how women can recognize the ways in which shame influences their health and relationships and can be transformed into courage and connectivity

"When we really see each other, we want to help each other (Amanda Palmer). Imagine standing on a box in the middle of a busy city, dressed as a white-faced bride, and silently using your eyes to ask people for money. Or touring Europe in a punk cabaret band, and finding a place to sleep each night by reaching out to strangers on Twitter. For Amanda Palmer, actions like these have gone beyond satisfying her basic needs for food and shelter - they've taught her how to turn strangers into friends, build communities, and discover her own giving impulses. And because she had learned how to ask, she was able to go to the world to ask for the money to make a new album and tour with it, and to raise over a million dollars in a month. In The Art of Asking, Palmer expands upon her popular TED talk to reveal how ordinary people, those of us without thousands of Twitter followers and adoring fans, can use these same principles in our own lives." -- Provided by publisher.

Rock star, crowdfunding pioneer, and TED speaker Amanda Palmer knows all about asking. Performing as a living statue in a wedding dress, she wordlessly asked thousands of passersby for their dollars. When she became a singer, songwriter, and musician, she was not afraid to ask her audience to support her as she surfed the crowd (and slept on their couches while touring). And when she left her record label to strike out on her own, she asked her fans to support her in making an album, leading to the world's most successful music Kickstarter. Even while Amanda is both celebrated and attacked for her fearlessness in asking for help, she finds that there are important things she cannot ask for-as a musician, as a friend, and as a wife. She learns that she isn't alone in this, that so many people are afraid to ask for help, and it paralyzes their lives and relationships. In this groundbreaking book, she explores these barriers in her own life and in the lives of those around her, and discovers the emotional, philosophical, and practical aspects of The Art Of Asking . Part manifesto, part revelation, this is the story of an artist struggling with the new rules of exchange in the twenty-first century, both on and off the Internet. The Art Of Asking will inspire readers to rethink their own ideas about asking, giving, art, and love.