Brené Brown | Daring Classrooms | SXSWedu 2017

Brené Brown, SXSWedu 2017 Keynote, Daring Classrooms
We need to understand how scarcity affects the way we lead and teach, we have to engage with vulnerability and we need to learn how to recognize and combat shame. What would it mean for our schools and classrooms if we showed up for tough, honest conversations about what it takes to bring our best, most authentic selves to work? These conversations may sound risky and vulnerable, but risk and vulnerability are essential to courageous schools. A daring classroom is a place where both teachers and students commit to choosing courage over comfort, choosing what is right over what is fun, fast or easy and practicing values rather than professing them.
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[@rattlesnake3113]

I could watch brene for 12 hrs. She's my free therapist and counselor, lol. I love her. 💜

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Hello. Nancy

[@khworker1322]

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[@diptiK24]

Mine too😊

[@user-gh4yr5nq4j]

YES! I feel she speaks directly to me.

[@ritamorrisguynup44]

Trauma filled with SHAME all 13 years of school. I'm 72 now and is still with me.

[@dekusdepression]

I may be only 13 but you help me with my problems so that I can fix them, “I may be making a mess, but I am not messy” so goes with me!

[@karenjohannessen8987]

Hello Deku! You're getting the message early! Hurray!! Bright Blessings to you ~

[@eleanor4759]

I so hope that Brene's teachings are helping you! They've helped me immensely and I'm 20

[@JulieDozierMcCrary]

You are a remarkable young person. To have the self awareness at such a young age and to be making steps to overcome your issues is so huge. I commend you, am proud of you, and wish you the best. You will go far in life! Btw, today I learned (in a trauma informed training) that bearing witness, listening to others and helping them by telling your story, is the best way to heal yourself. It certainly has helped me. Good luck!

[@djshoplandsshow-allowyours5911]

@@JulieDozierMcCrary it is the only way to stand up and take responsibility of and within everything that has gone before and then everything step by step within time helps our mentalities and us only way yo get through xx I agree with your statement xx congrats to all who tunes in, especially to such a lovely young person xx

[@djshoplandsshow-allowyours5911]

Go you. So proud and pleased for you xx

[@veronicakascle7476]

After hearing this……40 year old me wants to go back and hug 12 yr old me and say, “none of this is your fault and you are worthy of love.”

[@mangochutney4874]

🤗

[@janiceroberts8169]

"Courage is possible when you know how to get back up when you fall...If you are brave, you are going to get hurt" Love her!

[@lucasmccauley4656]

Hello. Janice

[@salsabilahmedshrestho960]

"The broken hearted are the bravest among us because they had the courage to love."

[@chriscunningham8807]

Opening your heart and exposing yourself to rejection, hurt and humiliation is one of the most courageous and beautiful acts imaginable. Losing the object of your love is painful and can feel like a limb or part of yourself has been amputated as the sense of we shifts back to sad and lonely me.

[@annateves8944]

I would add that the broken hearted don't stay broken. They learn faster than others thats all.

[@kellysmith8845]

I echo your sentiments

[@deecastillo7133]

Amen!

[@sisteradmn]

"Shame cannot survive being spoken because shame requires you to believe you're alone in order for it to maintain it's power." ~Brene Brown

[@invii2049]

Actually, I would add: 1. (in generally speaking) the 'feel of shame' requires 'humans' in your life... in absence of 'them' there is no much of a trigger to the negative sense of 'self'; 2. separating/ distancing from 'humans' (aka 'alone') is often can be therapeutic (as being vulnerable you get all these mixed messages, pushes, and vibes from 'others', apart from the most important - getting your own ones!) ... however, it is sense of 'loneliness' triggers self-doubts, search for personal/ personality defects, self-blame, etc. 3. "being spoken" should be to some 'human(s)' ... talking to something, animals or yourself is more like the 'placebo effect'. Regards

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I love your username :)

[@Jerry.anthony.c]

26:00

[@oumaclubbe522]

💥

[@yvonnemwangi3649]

Makes sense

[@missme3331]

I feel so very sorry for all the people who gave a thumb down here, but I feel worse about the world that surrounds those ppl. this information is so incredibly valuable! People, this is Ivy League education, for free! WTH, be grateful you have just seen something that is medicine for the spirit. Cure for the soul and the most lethal weapon to succeed! Thank you Dr. Brown!🙌 “no name calling, at all”

[@Joferry2000]

Excellent

[@TheChildofthevine]

When I was in High School, I will never forget sitting across from the Advisor who said to me, "You are not college material." She was College Educated, and my 16 year old self thought, well, she should know....and for most of my life I believed that I just would never be SMART ENOUGH. Talk about how SHAME affects us for a lifetime!

[@benjiemadarang6389]

Why can't a mom,teacher like her run for president?

[@irisgonzalez-caulder5682]

Lori Taylor-Schulte best comment Mr Hernandez was his name and I was 17 yrs old. I'm not excusing, blaming, justifying. I'm just saying I understand. The only thing I'm ashamed of is dropping out of 10th grade. I'm not ashamed bcz I don't lie,cheat,steal and the worst sin, pride. I'm not proud of sin, I'm forgiven of sin, and that is the difference. God bless and thank you for commenting.

[@sutton22680]

Lori Taylor-Schulte this happened to my mother. She told me this story and I can honestly say that I have seen it flare up many times over the course of her life. She’s almost 60 and still tells this story and fights how smart and resourceful she actually is.

[@sandrarowe7510]

Lori, as a former 19-year high school teacher, 6-year high school counselor, and now a private practice mental health counselor, please know how sorry I am that an educator said "You are not college material" to you. IMO, that was HER mistake--her ignorance, her judgment, and her shame--not yours. I know personally and professionally how such trauma in our formative years can affect us a lifetime: but it is NEVER too late to process that trauma, to realize it is not true, and to chose a different path. Best wishes to you!

[@artcano5682]

My H.S. Counselor's name was "Doctor" Vicino he told, my Latinx friend she wasn't "good enough" to apply to Columbia University. Luckily, she applied and 4 years later he graduated from Columbia. University.

[@leannameier8565]

Dear Brene This is Leanna's daughter and I am so happy I watched your video because it basically just changed my life THANK YOU! I will be a better person than I am already. Leanna's daughter.

[@Lorec1855]

Dear Brene', I realized some years ago, as a teacher for 48 yrs. of people, their animals and animals in general , that the things that we teach in life, especially the foundations of the learning, are the things we need to learn ourselves. Opening up to our students as our master teachers without victimizing ourselves to the process, exposes our own underbelly and requires huge amounts of courage, convictions, strength and insights. I love your talks. Thank you!

[@destinyheath6583]

Brene has changed my life and is a person I always turn to when I struggle with my anorexia recovery. She reminds me that being vulnerable and this fear is leading to something good

[@diaduchien7366]

Hello my name is DIA DUC HIEN, I bring you tidings

[@marycraig6910]

I hope you are doing OK. I find support and understanding in FAA (Food Addicts Anonymous)

[@Jerry.anthony.c]

Breñes daughter: 24:00 "may be making a mess, but I'm not messy". Ooooouuuu!

[@CatDuvalNineLivesYoga]

as an aspiring teacher, this talk has just formed the bedrock of my motivation. Thanks Brene. Cross fingers I'll be a good one!

[@cadeaverymommy]

I. Am. Crying!!! Does Brene have a kid version of this? I want to teach my children this!

[@sisteradmn]

Vulnerability is the birth place of everything we want more of in our lives.

[@mommaria1968]

That is one of the very best quotes EVER!

[@lucasmccauley4656]

Hello Lorrinda

[@sisteradmn]

@@lucasmccauley4656 Howdie :)

[@jj1211]

"Vulnerability is the greatest casualty of trauma... No vulnerability- no love, no belonging, no joy". This explains so much. Thank you Brenè. I ❤ your authenticity & sense of humour.

[@Gullbra1Kisa]

I used to think that not having good armor was my biggest flaw, and it has been a defining force in my life, but Brené helped me see it not just as something beautiful but essential as well. She took the shame out of that for me. And that actually helped me become stronger and perhaps, even more resilient. Some people have their spiritual teachers, like Oprah and Brené for example have Maya Angelou as their teacher, some Mother Teresa, some Dalai Lama. Brené is my teacher. I just love her and am so grateful for everything she does

[@AshleeEspinosa]

I can relate to this experience and totally agree with you here.

[@arvj123]

brené brown changed my life. I am a huge fan. thank you for posting this.

[@NikkoTanGoogle]

SAME!!!

[@ashkjellllyndrvald9854]

Same here.

[@christian14525]

Likewise

[@francescacourtin7870]

Yes she changed my life

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arvj123

[@user-pd6wg6ss1z]

I can watch brene brown for hours she like my therapist

[@kbarge18]

Wow!! You’re amazing Brene Brown! The shields of shame! In all of my 38 years of life, I’ve never actually taken time to face the fact that I live behind these shields daily. Thank you for this inspiration!

[@lucasmccauley4656]

Hello. Krisonda

[@mariamanabiedegannes1631]

Yessss, This video should be shared will every teacher in the world!!!

[@AshleeEspinosa]

If we had these types of discussions at the beginning of every academic year with faculty I believe we would have a much different approach to our curriculum and pedagogy. Thank you Brené for another amazing presentation and discussion.

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Hello. Ashlee

[@AshleeEspinosa]

@@lucasmccauley4656 Hi there

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@@AshleeEspinosa hey. how are you doing?

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@@AshleeEspinosa hey. how are you doing?

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[@lesliepearson6937]

Brene Brown saved me from myself while coming out of a major fall in life.

[@lucasmccauley3036]

Hello. Leslie

[@BelleFlower15]

When she talked about people having an experience with a teacher that gave them self worth, I thought of Miss Hoback, an administrator at my school. When I started middle school and got my first demerit, I had a total breakdown. She had to take me out of class and into her office and as I sat there crying, she gently explained to me that a demerit didn't mean I was a bad person. I had just done a bad thing. I'm crying as I write this because it still affects me to this day. God bless that woman.

[@dekusdepression]

BelleFlower15 wow that sounds like a beautiful person, I remember I was crying and my vice-principal said “ don’t you dare cry! You have no right to cry! So don’t you dare cry!”

[@daleboaden2968]

Yes trauma for son by a school teacher in 4th grade, He did not recover for years. I myself can remember my teacher in 5th grade, so wonderful to me. A male, he could see me struggle through maths. Did some remedial work with me and I was back on track. Mr Burns thanks so much.

[@annetteandmerrisitandchat5656]

I did a video (no profit intended at all) about being a natural encourager. I wish in my heart I could show it to this gal. It hurt but allowed me to move forward in my life.

[@mjbrooks8394]

Such an exciting time and the perfect audience to engage with Brene's message. I am heartbroken there are over 82,000 views with only 1000 likes... My days are spend in K12 Education & we SO need to receive this message and adhere to change. When I met with my HS Guidance office I too had the counselor tell me, "I was NOT college material, my parents were not of, THAT mindset." What a stifling thing to say to a adolescent who presents with the courage to ask how to improve her world."

[@ariadgaia5932]

Thank you, Brene Brown~ 💖💕✨ For helping me see that my emotional vulnerability is actually a strength. Not a flaw. 🥰💖💕✨

[@deninejackson2316]

I just love her research. I'm grateful she has shared it with the world.

[@yvetteowo5318]

“The greatest casualty of trauma is vulnerability. Racism is trauma. Classism is trauma ...” 🎤💥

[@lucasmccauley4656]

Hello. Yvette

[@chriscunningham8807]

Courage is the willingness to enter the arena despite knowing you will lose. Speak your truth despite being ignored, villified or attacked by a group. Attempt something new and uncomfortable despite the risk of humiliation, failure or criticism. Above all, courage is being open, honest and vulnerable, and putting yourself out there by sending off a manuscript or asking someone on a date despite the risk of rejection after having exposed your heart and soul and the core of who you are.

[@krissyg511]

I used to think that I had anxiety......now I'm pretty sure I have just always been ashamed.

[@Neeshpeesh123]

krissyg511 same!!!!

[@ruoweilim7334]

you probably still have anxiety, but the root of that anxiety is shame.

[@raybankes7668]

ruoweii shame brings on tons of fear. I define anxiety as long term fear, it simmers on the back burner and comes and goes, but stays there...

[@77zabka]

OMG that is so true thank you for pointing that out

[@invii2049]

There is no such a thing like 'just anxiety' ... there is always reason for it. I wish you well.

[@roravenclaw]

As someone who lived with be shamed everyday by parents and nuns, and grew up in Catholic School and remains Christian, (not Catholic), I try very hard to take other people's perspectives. I felt like no one ever looked at things from my perspective.

[@tanyacasoojee8512]

THIS WOMAN!!! I LOVE YOU BRENE BROWN!!!!

[@miriamcjackson706]

I am crying I am so moved by the timing and clarity of this.message. As the realizations settle in, my wounded inner self sits up, unrounds her shoulders, and takes a breath. This has a palpable visceral effect. Because shame is pain. I am grateful for this teaching and your courage and dedication Dr. Brene Brown in bringing this subject to light for the sake of all of us and this up and coming generation.

[@KC-pd1dh]

Watching and loving this from the uk. Saw a clip of this video in a training session so came to watch all of it. Amazing. Thank you.

[@romoromo6322]

I am so grateful for your outreach. Thank you for nailing it.

[@MsGnor]

Always WOW. Love your work Brené. And thanks to SXSWedu for sharing!!

[@territory007]

Certainly courage is teachable ... definitely. It's knowing those values mentioned in the lecture and being aware enough to know the moment to choose courage and not let shame deliver its fear.

[@AshleeEspinosa]

yes 👏 to this!

[@liamleee4]

Absolutely incredible

[@Esabelle]

When it comes to what makes it difficult to take another's perspective, I'd also add to her list "the more mentally healthy you are". I grew up with anxiety, emotional abuse from my father, depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety and I suspect avoidant personality disorder after taking Abnormal Psychology in college. (Never been diagnosed for avoidant, so I can only say it's a suspicion because my younger self fit all the signs & symptoms SPOT ON.) I've overcome a good portion of these problems but I still remember what it was like and can empathize personally with others struggling. Even if another's story isn't identical, just seeing suffering in general after suffering yourself can really increase empathy. Some of the least supportive people are the ones who grew up in great families and didn't have really intrusive emotional problems. (I doubt anyone is completely free of emotional and mental problems but it seems people must have a certain conscious extent of these problems before their empathy increases.)

[@LorraineVirginie]

I think a lot of these people we view as “having no problems” are actually some of the most damaged. Their shame is so deep they haven’t even recognized it themselves. You’re right that no one is without emotional damage or trauma.

[@tauholdingsllc4452]

I completely agree that education is the cornerstone for creating, enhancing, and encouraging love and personal growth.

[@all1soul]

I love this woman so much! Thank you for all you do and are, Brene' Brown!

[@mariluzcreatingmusic]

Difficult conversations are essential! This is Gold. Thank you!!!

[@EstairiaH]

Love love love!!

[@katalinpk5587]

Thank you very much Dr.Brene . YOU always inspire me. God Bless You and your Family ❤

[@ruthmoore1448]

Thank you Dr. Brown for this info. This was great !!!

[@kathleengranaas7]

The action of learning is a risk, the ultimate vulnerability. As educators, it’s important to remember how vulnerable learners are. We have to create a climate where students are safe to be vulnerable, take risks, to make and learn from mistakes; this is where real grown can happen. Thank you Brené!

[@jenniferdoll3391]

I am SO absolutely empowered. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for speaking with grit! I appreciate you.

[@trudyrutledge6794]

Absolutely golden...I couldn’t get enough ❤️

[@lucasmccauley4656]

Hello Trudy

[@SisMaria1]

From the bottom of my heart , I say thank Brené Brown ! I learn something valuable ever time I listen to your talks.

[@rosaoliva2614]

Great motivation for a Teachers and help us to learn about social and Emotional skills for help our kids not only in the knowledge of subjects but most important is what its impact to theirs life for ever .

[@trishav4137]

Wonderful, eye opening presentation! Thank you, Dr. Brown.

[@baldturtle6599]

Thank you brene brown, you helped me a lot in sieving out my fear.

[@silviarendon-fong5034]

Thank you for you message. You are a blessing.

[@Meleesha1116]

I love Brene Brown!!!

[@cecilearnaudhenkel88]

As a teacher, as a mom and as an often vulnerable woman, I thank Brené for this talk. Every minute was worth it. Many thanks for the content and your presence.

[@IlonaHolmbergYogaAndYou]

Thank you from Stockholm! Among of many sentens I take even this one: To change hateful to painful!

[@lucasmccauley4656]

Hello. lIona

[@yklakda7758]

Again, Brene nailed it. She jumps right in the pool of of shame and vulnerability with humor and brings out the shine, out of these words. Thank you Brene, you're awesome.

[@SusseBo]

This one will definitely get out to some classrooms in Denmark today. Thank you for your message.

[@lucasmccauley4656]

Hello. Susse

[@jackwanitkun3673]

Thank you. Berne Brown changed my life.

[@lucasmccauley4656]

Hello. Wanitkun

[@blueshoes915]

Wow! This just changed my whole life and I’m only 10:15 in! Finished watching. I’m going to watch all of her talks now. Thank you, Brene!

[@AshleeEspinosa]

Once you watch one of her talks you always want more!

[@lanawebster2078]

I miss you and your talks.....I am retired teacher.....and all schools need to hear you......

[@shareefaalzayani975]

hi thank you brenee .im from Bahrain Arabian Persian Gulf..I was a teacher and we had a religious discrimination in the air that led with the Arab spring in 2011 to a civil crisis in my beloved country...I knew deep in my heart that the teachers had a big hand to make things better and the hate will be less other than the classification , make fun and favouritism...I resined in 2014 . I thought of making the world a lovelier and braver place from outside the educational system...thank u again.

[@lucasmccauley3036]

Hello. Shareefa

[@shareefaalzayani975]

@@lucasmccauley3036 hi ✨

[@lucasmccauley3036]

@@shareefaalzayani975hey. How are you doing?

[@KathyStrongFirst]

Changing the world one teacher at a time. I honour you for your courage Brene' and I honour all teachers who tread this vulnerable and courageous path. ❤❤❤

[@tootscarlson]

Kathy Strong with a last name like yours, how can you go wrong?

[@monicahorne3230]

@@tootscarlson 6⅞1!

[@lucasmccauley4656]

Hello. Kathy

[@lynnepfeffer3326]

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[@nerdalieisasleepyhead104]

The most powerful conversation a teacher can have. Thank you, Brené

[@kellysmith8845]

So true

[@emilycasillas9335]

Most recently I have identified that this viedo was helpful. Seeing the amount of self-worth-awareness in the concepts placed of Joy, Shame, Silence, Secrecy, and Judgement is where I can relate to. No matter how much empathy, I have shown - that concept is still deep from high levels of depression, social isolation - embarrassment and name calling or put downs. I did not like to agree with my recent correlation of the type of material that is affecting me (indirectly) but I will assume that everybody, everyone has the LOWS in life. Humanity. I am no teacher, but enjoyed to place myself in this pep talk. Thanks for sharing. It was informative. Appreciate the information shared. Thank You, Ms.Emily!

[@robertbarbeau2561]

Well worth watching this great speaker and great teacher I have added Bren'e Brown to my watch again list she rates!

[@shallenburnett9107]

THANK YOU FOR ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gaildunne8307]

You have verified my emotional brain and life , thank you with all my vulnerable heart ❤️

[@professorjwmagellan8927]

YEEESSSSSSS! My life's mission. Thank you again, Brené!

[@lucasmccauley4656]

Hello Magellan

[@pattystrobele-goehrig4921]

I only just found this KZbin. Everything in its right time! I am a Grateful person. I use to apologize for being born and had a hard time transforming into who I am today. A Grateful child of the Universe🤩

[@Tampa0123456789]

Best of her video ever. She is in beast mode here.

[@martarivas6760]

I love this message Thank you Brene Brown...you are awesome...a blessing a prayer answered for this time! You are a blessing.

[@lucasmccauley4656]

Hello. Marta

[@caseybent-callaghan6659]

Mindfulness helps me to experience joy that I am experiencing in the moment. I know I can definitely future trip and worry about horrible things happening in the future. Getting sober has helped me to live in today and have gratitude for the great things in my life and know that the tough times will pass. I love the quote, "if you have one leg in yesterday and one in tomorrow, all you do is pee all over today."

[@delorespaul9570]

I was listening to your talk for our whole school pd. It was wonderful listening to you. ❤

[@sunijajoseph8894]

Brene goes deep, deep into territories that has never been brought to light before. Not only is her intelligence great, the way she speaks and connects to the audience is extraordinary. If I may add, Brene talks about being resilient to shame....I think the mark of a true survivor is being resilient to anything and everything that life throws at them.

[@marcieemmert7386]

so true children is where the world can become great again. thank God for teaching teachers

[@travisjamelmusic5112]

This was really interesting, informative and extremely well delivered. I had to check myself at my own door with some of this. I needed this desperately

[@remyags5472]

A valuable class by a well experienced teacher. I salute and honour all teachers who choose this path.

[@benpeterson4673]

23:55 one of my favorite moments in the whole talk.

[@teeI0ck]

showing an accurate and deep understanding; great perceptive. Thank you for all the insightful information. 💡

[@claudiawinfield1089]

A woman after my heart! Thank you so much for this.

[@lucasmccauley4656]

Hello. Claudia

[@carleylintner9]

Power differential.. wow, amazing way to put it.

[@jamiandmarlalove947]

This is a great talk, we can make education so much more effective by leading with empathy! Knowing how to deal with shame would have helped us all as grade school students.

[@karenjohannessen8987]

"Lead with Empathy!" Oh, so, Yeah!!

[@apriladkins606]

Wow, every teacher or roll model for kids should have to listen to this.

[@viviennegreenwood8817]

Let me add, My son had a teacher who built him up and nurtured him. Equally, he was superb. I was so sad we had to move on. He was God sent. He had an inbuilt empathy that could pick a troubled kid out. And give him the extra help and care he needed. My son thrived in his class.

[@katelyns8144]

Wow what a great talk!

[@karienbadenhorst7265]

This is so true!!! Thank you!! :)

[@joninehritamusic]

Part of her brilliance is rooted in how funny she is. Loved this!

[@redbougainvilia2544]

wow! thanks so much for this.

[@bridgitready5661]

I love this sooooo much! Thank you! ♥️

[@heatherweber531]

amazing. So much good info to think about. I am working on my ed degree. I am going to share this video with my adviser so she can share it with her classes.

[@kevindocherty5682]

Amazing. changed my view. We are all teachers and students so this can be used for all relationships!

[@MrDrgnx702000]

By not allowing yourself to be vulnerable you cannot continue to grow and be abundant. Bruné Brown is just amazing

[@calmrelaxingsounds3796]

If you're reading this, you've got this!! Keep pushing!!

[@sherriscott-hunter2502]

love love this

[@lucasmccauley3036]

Hello. Sherri

[@moirabramley7393]

So, so grateful for your contribution Brene.

[@lucasmccauley4656]

Hello. Moira

[@yvettemiley349]

Brilliant. I share this with all my clients to help them and esp their child/ren too.