The Power of Vulnerability

At the end of 2010, reseacher named Brené Brown gave a talk at TEDxHouston. That talk, The Power of Vulnerability, has become a web-video phenomenon since, being viewed and shared by millions of people, for whom Brené's words on shame, vulnerability and honesty moved them, inspired them, helped them make change in their own lives.

Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, 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.

She poses the questions: How do we learn to embrace our vulnerabilities and imperfections so that we can engage in our lives from a place of authenticity and worthiness? How do we cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection that we need to recognize that we are enough – that we are worthy of love, belonging, and joy?

Remember you can activate the English subtitles to fully understand the talk.