Brené with Dan Pink on The Power of Regret

This episode of Brené Brown's "Dare to Lead" podcast features an interview with Dan Pink, author of "The Power of Regret," exploring the nature and value of regret. The conversation begins with Brown's personal experience with regret and leads into a discussion of Pink's research, including the American Regret Project and World Regret Survey. Pink reveals that people predominantly regret inaction, particularly "failures of boldness," and that these regrets often reflect deeper aspirations. The discussion concludes by emphasizing that regret, when processed through self-compassion, self-disclosure, and self-distancing, becomes a powerful tool for personal growth and learning, rather than a source of shame. Listeners learn that embracing regret can lead to greater self-awareness and improved decision-making.

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The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant

Introduction and Guest Introduction

Brené's Personal Connection to Dan Pink and Regret

Dan Pink's Background and Career Path

The American Regret Project and the World Regret Survey

The Deep Structure of Regret: Failures of Boldness

Regret, Vulnerability, and Shame

Reclaiming Regret and Conclusion

Brené with Dan Pink on The Power of Regret

The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant

00:06Introduction and Guest Introduction

Introduction and Guest Introduction

04:18Brené's Personal Connection to Dan Pink and Regret

Brené's Personal Connection to Dan Pink and Regret

16:09Dan Pink's Background and Career Path

Dan Pink's Background and Career Path

21:10The American Regret Project and the World Regret Survey

The American Regret Project and the World Regret Survey

31:20The Deep Structure of Regret: Failures of Boldness

The Deep Structure of Regret: Failures of Boldness

43:07Regret, Vulnerability, and Shame

Regret, Vulnerability, and Shame

1:00:26Reclaiming Regret and Conclusion

Reclaiming Regret and Conclusion