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Strong Ground and the Tenacity of Paradox AUS - LGA: Her first trip!

Strong Ground's first trip, remembering my mom, and an excerpt adapted from Strong Ground on the tenacity of paradox.

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Our Favorite Quotes From Shatterproof by Dr. Tasha Eurich.

Our favorite quotes from a new approach to coming back stronger and better from setbacks by Dr. Tasha Eurich.

5 questions with Chad Sanders on vulnerability, reaching hearts, and “the exciting unknown.”

Chad Sanders on vulnerability, reaching hearts, and “the exciting unknown.”

The writer, podcast host, and creator talks about his latest book How to Sell Out.

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Our Favorite Quotes From Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert.

Our favorite quotes from an examination of how 1990s and 2000s pop culture portrayed women by Sophie Gilbert.

5 Questions With Bonita T. Hampton Smith on storytelling, “the leader within,” and Ubuntu.

Bonita T. Hampton Smith on storytelling, “the leader within,” and Ubuntu.

The author and social advocate talks about her new book Dear White Woman, Dear Black Woman.

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Our Favorite Quotes From Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green.

Our favorite quotes from the telling of a scientific and social history of tuberculosis by John Green.

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The Practice of Story Stewardship

Which Book Do I Read First?

Shame vs. Guilt

10 Learnings that Changed How I Think About Feelings: Stressed and Overwhelmed
Clint Smith on practices, poetry, and trying to be present.

Clint Smith

The bestselling author and teacher looks at our changing world with personal stories, practical insights, and a poet’s wonder.

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Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age

Our favorite quotes from a guide to living with more purpose and intention by Shannon Watts.

Adam Grant on how he approaches topics, how he moves past roadblocks, and why we want him on our rollercoaster.

Adam Grant

The bestselling author and top-rated professor delivers the Hidden Potential on the science behind achieving great things.

The ABK Bookshelf

Collage featuring headshot of Shannon Watts and the cover of her book, Fired Up, on a beige and wood background.

Our Favorite Quotes From Fired Up by Shannon Watts.
A collage featuring a headshot of Dr. Tasha Eurich and the cover of her book

Our Favorite Quotes From Shatterproof by Dr. Tasha Eurich.
A collage featuring a headshot of Sophie Gilbert and the cover of her book

Our Favorite Quotes From Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert.
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The Daring Interview

Adam Grant on how he approaches topics, how he moves past roadblocks, and why we want him on our rollercoaster.

Adam Grant on how he approaches topics, moves past roadblocks, and why we want him on our rollercoaster.
Ingrid Silva on straddling strength and vulnerability as a dancer, being open even in moments of self-doubt, and TK

Ingrid Silva on straddling strength and vulnerability, being open, and expressing identity.
Gabrielle Blair on asking questions, solving problems, and containing multitudes.

Gabrielle Blair on asking questions, solving problems, and containing multitudes.
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Brené and Her Creative Loves

Illustrator Katy Ross on the 10th anniversary of the RSA Short, “Brené Brown on Empathy.”

Katy Ross on the 10th anniversary of the RSA Short, “Brené Brown on Empathy.”

Randal Ford on how enthusiasm goes a long way, what’s it like to photograph animals up close, and the messy middle of creating.

Randal Ford on enthusiasm, what it’s like to photograph animals, and the messy middle of creating.
Barcelona-based Katie Menzies and Abel Reverter make up Cabeza Patata

Abel Reverter and Katie Menzies create awe and delight with their colorful 3D characters.
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High Five

5 questions with Chad Sanders on vulnerability, reaching hearts, and “the exciting unknown.”

Chad Sanders on vulnerability, reaching hearts, and “the exciting unknown.”
5 Questions With Emily Nagoski on emotional literacy, lasting sexual connections, and pleasure as an act of revolution.

Emily Nagoski on emotional literacy, lasting sexual connections, and pleasure as an act of revolution.
5 Questions With Bonita T. Hampton Smith on storytelling, “the leader within,” and Ubuntu.

Bonita T. Hampton Smith on storytelling, “the leader within,” and Ubuntu.
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From Brené

A copy of Strong Ground peeking out of a blue backpack on the floor of Brené’s airplane seat.

Strong Ground and the Tenacity of Paradox

10 Learnings that Changed How I Think About Feelings: Stressed and Overwhelmed
Brené and Alexi Robichaux, the CEO and Co-Founder of BetterUp, at the UpLift summit

A Dare to Lead + BetterUp Partnership
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