Brené and Adam Grant on the Paradox Tug of War and Leadership Theater

In this episode of Dare to Lead, Brené Brown and Adam Grant delve into the concepts explored in Brown's new book, "Strong Ground," particularly focusing on the importance of understanding the "near enemy" of values, using generosity as an example. They discuss paradoxes, such as the necessity of taking a step backward to strengthen one's core, and the tension between discipline and freedom. Brown shares her personal struggles with balancing freedom and discipline, while Grant introduces the idea of maker versus manager days as a way to manage time and maintain flexibility. The conversation also explores the use of sports metaphors in leadership and the importance of practice and preparation, including techniques like pre-mortems, to enhance team performance and strategic decision-making. They conclude by discussing the devaluation of future time and the importance of investing time now to save time later.