Positive disruption
Recently I had the idea to set up a group that brought together people in my organisation who have an interest in Brene Brown and similar social scientists and authors. Almost like a book club but where we try and lean in to difficult conversations and develop ourselves and perhaps the organisations culture as well. For those that don’t know (but who really can’t of heard of Brene Brown) she is a social researcher who made her name in studying and then writing about vulnerability and shame. This has now led to one of the most watched TED talks ever, many best selling books and two podcasts one on leadership and the other on “unlocking us”. She speaks strongly about the strength of connection, empathy and her latest book Atlas of the Heart explores the now extensive range of human emotions - 87 at last count! There were quite a few people at work I’ve had chats about her work with so this group is a great way of sharing that love. For our first session I decided we would pre-listen...