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The Power of Vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think the phrase “The Power of Vulnerability” means?
When (if ever) is it difficult to be vulnerable in front of other people?
What kinds of examples do you expect to hear in a TED talk with this title?

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The Power of Vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED

From “researcher-storyteller” to shame and vulnerability (00:00 – 08:40)

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1. Why was the event planner unsure about calling the speaker a “researcher” on the flyer?

She believed the speaker did not have the correct degree.
She wanted to avoid mentioning the speaker’s job for privacy reasons.
She thought “researcher” was a job title only used in hospitals.
She thought the word sounded too technical and might make people not attend.

2. What topic did the speaker decide to start her research with?

Happiness
Connection
Child development
Public speaking

3. What did the speaker realize was the “unnamed thing” that unraveled connection in her research?

Loneliness
Anger
Jealousy
Shame

The Power of Vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED

Whole-hearted living and a personal breakdown (08:40 – 14:40)

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1. What did the speaker call people who live from a deep sense of worthiness?

Minimalists
High achievers
Optimists
Whole-hearted people

2. According to the speaker, what did whole-hearted people believe about vulnerability?

It is the same as certainty.
What makes them vulnerable also makes them beautiful.
It is only useful in professional settings.
It is a weakness that should be avoided.

3. How did the speaker’s therapist describe what the speaker called a “breakdown”?

A spiritual awakening
A career change
A medical emergency
A research failure

The Power of Vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED

How we avoid vulnerability and what to do instead (14:40 – 20:50)

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1. What is the main problem with trying to numb only the difficult emotions, according to the speaker?

It only affects physical health, not emotions.
It makes people more productive at work.
You cannot selectively numb emotion; you numb other emotions too.
It works well but costs too much money.

2. How is blame described in the research, according to the talk?

A method for building trust
A sign of strong leadership
A way to discharge pain and discomfort
A form of honest feedback

3. Near the end, what does the speaker suggest saying instead of catastrophizing?

“If I’m perfect, nothing bad will happen.”
“Other people are the reason I feel this way.”
“I must control and predict everything.”
“I’m just so grateful, because to feel this vulnerable means I’m alive.”

The Power of Vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED

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1. What does the speaker say is the fear at the center of shame?

The fear of failing an exam
The fear of trying something new
The fear of being wrong in public
The fear of disconnection and not being worthy of connection

2. What was the key difference between people with strong love/belonging and people who struggle with it?

They had more friends and social opportunities.
They avoided vulnerability.
They believed they were worthy of love and belonging.
They were more extroverted.

3. Which idea best summarizes the speaker’s message about vulnerability?

Vulnerability is only important for children.
Vulnerability should be avoided to prevent pain.
Vulnerability is something people can measure and eliminate.
Vulnerability is necessary for connection and a meaningful life.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

The Power of Vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED

Do you agree that “connection is why we’re here”? Why or why not?
What is one situation where you feel vulnerable (for example: asking for help, starting a relationship, waiting for results)? How do you usually respond?
The speaker says we “cannot selectively numb emotion.” Do you see examples of this in your life or in society?
What does “I’m enough” mean to you, and how might believing it change your behavior?