Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dare to Lead | 2018 | Brene Brown | Buy |
| 2 | Strong Ground | 2025 | Brene Brown | Buy |
The Dare to Lead series by Brene Brown applies her research on vulnerability and courage to the workplace. Dare to Lead, published in 2018, became a bestseller by arguing that the best leaders are those who embrace vulnerability rather than hide behind authority. Strong Ground, published in 2025, continues to develop these ideas.
The books are aimed at managers, executives, and anyone in a leadership role, though the principles apply broadly. Brown draws on interviews, research data, and personal experience to make her case that courageous leadership requires emotional honesty. The series has been widely adopted in corporate training programs.