

I won’t go into a synopsis of the book here (I shared more details in my Amazon review) but I highly recommend clearing your diary for this weekend to read all three titles. Rising Strong is the final book in a trilogy on how to live a whole-hearted life, following on from The Gifts of Imperfection and Daring Greatly. If you’ve been anywhere near the internet at some point over the last couple of years, you’ve probably seen her now-famous TED talk on vulnerability. A couple of weeks ago, Brené Brown published her latest book, Rising Strong. We can talk about how we feel without judgment.Įxtending the most generous interpretation to the intentions, words, and actions of others.In my work with clients, one of the most common topics we discuss is how to cultivate self-trust. I can ask for what I need, and you can ask for what you need. I need to know that my confidences are kept, and that you’re not sharing with me any information about other people that should be confidential.Ĭhoosing courage over comfort choosing what’s right over what’s fun, fast, or easy and practicing your values, not just professing them. You don’t share information or experiences that are not yours to share.

You own your mistakes, apologize, and make amends. At work, this means staying aware of your competencies and limitations so you don’t overpromise and are able to deliver on commitments and balance competing priorities.

Setting boundaries is making clear what’s okay and what’s not okay, and why Here are the seven elements of the inventory. It’s a relational process that, when practiced well and within a safe container, transforms relationships.

Each person fills it out independently, then meets one-on-one to discuss where experiences align and where they differ. We use this inventory in a similar way to how we talk about values.
