Dare to Lead

Why I'd hand it to you

Brené Brown, a researcher known for her work on vulnerability and shame, applies her findings to leadership. Her case is that brave leaders have hard conversations, admit what they don't know and build trust on purpose. The book includes practical tools and some scripts for feedback and difficult talks. Many teams use it for training. One drawback: it leans on a lot of workshop vocabulary that can feel jargony, and it reads in places like a guide for her own courses. If you lead people and tend to avoid conflict, though, there is real help here.

— Matt Jordan