Ideas change everything

The power of vulnerability

67,938,331 plays|

Brené Brown |

TEDxHouston

• June 2010

Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.

Want to use TED Talks in your organization?

Want to use TED Talks in your organization?

Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.

Want to use TED Talks in your organization?

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxHouston, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Read more about TEDx.

About the speaker

Vulnerability researcher, storyteller

See speaker profile

Dr. Brené Brown studies courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy.

Learn more

Daring Greatly

Brené Brown | Avery (2015)

Brené Brown - *Daring Greatly*

Why vulnerability is absolutely essential

Brené Brown shares fresh thinking on why caring what others think actually matters, and why critics make us stronger.

About TEDx

TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community.

Find a TEDx event near you

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxHouston, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Read more about TEDx.

Transcript (52 Languages)