Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit - Hardcover

The latest #1 New York Times bestseller from Brené Brown—a transformative guide to courageous leadership grounded in the wisdom of the human spirit and the tenacity of paradox.

Drawing from her groundbreaking Dare to Lead work with over 150,000 leaders across 45 countries, Brené Brown offers practical, actionable insights for navigating the complexities of modern leadership. In an era of rapid technological change and profound uncertainty, Strong Ground reveals how to lead with courage, authenticity, and humanity.

What you'll discover:

• Essential leadership mindsets and skill sets for uncertain times
• How to have respectful, difficult conversations that build trust
• The art of productive urgency without burnout
• Strategic risk-taking grounded in values and data
• Paradoxical thinking—holding complexity without collapsing into either/or
• The discipline to unlearn outdated patterns and relearn what serves
• Navigating the intersection of leadership, technology, and human connection

Brown's research-backed approach combines vulnerability, courage, and practical wisdom to help leaders cultivate the inner strength and outer skills needed to lead effectively. This illustrated hardcover offers a roadmap for building strong ground within yourself and your organization—the foundation from which daring leadership emerges.

About the author: Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, Professor of Practice in Management at UT Austin McCombs School of Business, and Executive Chair of the Center for Daring Leadership at BetterUp. She's authored six #1 New York Times bestsellers and hosts two award-winning podcasts.

Perfect for: Leaders at all levels, managers navigating change, entrepreneurs building organizations, anyone seeking to lead with courage and authenticity, students of psychology and organizational behavior, and readers of Brown's previous works including Dare to Lead, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection.

This illustrated hardcover edition includes 448 pages of transformative leadership wisdom.