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The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett · November 14, 2025 · 2h 20m

Brené Brown

Brené Brown — vulnerability researcher, author of Daring Greatly and Atlas of the Heart. The role of power in leadership, courage as a skill set, and building trust. Cross-references to Ferriss (fear-setting), Holiday (Stoicism), and the true self/false self Canon.

Canon

Brown's research confirms: courage isn't innate — it's a collection of skills that can be practiced. Independent confirmation of the fear-setting/courage Canon.
Brown on armor: the protective behaviors we develop that keep us from being vulnerable are Winnicott's false self by another name.