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The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant

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Leadership
Empathy
Strong Ground
Emotional Intelligence
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Values
Organizational Culture
Time Scarcity
Courage
Communication Skills
Above and Below the Line Practice
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Uncertainty
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Sports Metaphors
Self-Awareness
Hope

Research professor Brené Brown and organizational psychologist Adam Grant are partnering on a new weekly podcast grounded in an unflinching commitment to learning and unlearning. At a time when public discourse rewards certainty over inquiry, The Curiosity Shop features two of the world's most sought-after experts on connection, change, and leadership making the case for slowing down, asking bette... more

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This episode is a master class in coaching as Aiko Bethea, one of the most respected senior leadership coaches in the country, takes Brené through a current leadership conflict in real time, showing just how hard it is to slow down and lead from your... more

Previously released on Dare to Lead, this is part of a special six-part series with Adam Grant on Brené's book, Strong Ground. Brené and Adam unpack the difference between effort and excellence, why coaching matters more than judgment, and how unclea... more

Previously released on Dare to Lead, this is part of a special six-part series with Adam Grant on Brené's book, Strong Ground. The conversation opens on time scarcity, the devaluation of future time, and whether hope is actually a strategy. From ther... more

Previously released on Dare to Lead, this is part of a special six-part series with Adam Grant on Brené's book, Strong Ground. They dig into the Buddhist concept of near and far enemies- and why the biggest threat to your values isn't the opposite of... more

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Simon Sinek
Ethnographer, TED Talker, author of Start with Why and The Infinite Game
Episode: The Highest Performance Strategy is Caring About People ft. Simon Sinek

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Brené Brown
Host of The Curiosity Shop; researcher and author focused on leadership, vulnerability, and culture.
Adam Grant
Co-host and organizational psychologist; research-driven author and educator.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.8k ratings
  • Who knew this is all we needed in 2026?!

    I love and respect both Adam and Brené’s work separately. I didn’t know what to expect from their combo but their conversations are absolutely brilliant. The seemingly unscripted nature makes the discussions cover a wide breadth of topics. Totally digging it! Thank you for giving us a window into your conversations! Cheers to many more interesting episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimikki
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love your support on AI

    What a relief to an aspiring deep-thinker to hear you talk this way about humanity in the context of AI. Things you got me thinking: Is social media & Ai all about aggregating human complexity so that big tech can serve the aggregated need? And is there a social contract that needs to be re-written? In the past a heavy, well-structured email put the reader under obligation, reciprocity bias, does that need to go?

    Thank you both for everything that’s got you here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mazzla_89
    Francea month ago
  • Love it, but….

    I’m a huge fan of Dr Brown; her TED talk about Vulnerability and her books are my go-to source of inspiration and resilience. Her work is truly a wonderful gift to humanity!

    One little critique of this episode is about commencement speeches on AI… There was no mention of Fareed Zakaria’s speech at Bart College last month; the essence of his speech was in total alignment with Dr Brown’s thoughts on what such speech should talk about!

    He elevated the value of HUMAN INTELLIGENCE (or HI). his speec... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACT_88
    United Statesa month ago
  • Weirdly flirtatious

    Love both of these individuals and have learned a lot from them. But together? Just felt like they could not stop fawning over each other.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tracys itunes
    United States2 months ago
  • Avoid the Religion

    I wanted to like this podcast. I enjoy the writing of both and was enjoying Adam’s standalone podcast. There is obviously some great content here as both are incredibly smart and have lots of interesting perspectives - I like that they challenge each other and disagree.

    That said, there are also some things that have really turned me off and meant I no longer really listen (unless the specific subject is incredibly relevant to me). The first is stylistic/format and other reviewers have dealt wi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    PodcastRob316
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise the blend of rigorous research and personal storytelling.
Critics point to occasional drift or repetitive ads but acknowledge valuable insights.
Fans note the dynamic between hosts as engaging yet polarizing at times.

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#190
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Courageous Leadership as a Daily Practice
Q: Why do you think vulnerability matters in leadership today?
Vulnerability is essential because it creates connection, trust, and clarity; without it, leaders fall back on armor and fear, which damages relationships and performance.
The Highest Performance Strategy is Caring About People ft. Simon Sinek
Q: How would you describe the current state of leadership in organizations around the world?
Leaders face a demand for a more human form of capitalism and need to transform with a focus on trust, nervous system regulation, and a willingness to experiment, even in the face of real risk and pushback from above.
Mission vs. Ego: The Dangers of Narcissistic Leadership
Q: What can teams do when confronted with a narcissistic boss who resists change?
Use defensible, non-confrontational strategies: document expectations, seek mentorship from trusted colleagues, and consider plan B options if the environment is toxic. Engaging selectively and focusing on mission over ego can help, but acknowledging when to step back and preserve well-being is crucial.
Mission vs. Ego: The Dangers of Narcissistic Leadership
Q: How do you distinguish between ambition and narcissistic patterns of leadership?
Ambition can be distinguished by whether the leader seeks to win and push for the organization's good, versus narcissistic patterns where the drive is about personally outperforming others and preserving self-image. The hosts discuss grandiose versus vulnerable narcissism and suggest that intention and impact on the team help separate healthy drive from harmful self-regard.
Brené on Strong Ground Ask Me Anything, Part 1 of 2
Q: How can leaders balance the realism of navigating difficult business conditions with the courage to set bold people-centered aspirations?
By using adversity as a catalyst for collective boldness, which requires a strong core among team members to confront challenges effectively.

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Two leading researchers blend qualitative and quantitative inquiry to explore leadership, relationships, and workplace culture through thoughtful questions, personal stories, and research-backed frameworks. The show emphasizes curiosity over certainty, invites nuanced discussion, and frequently ties big ideas to practical behavior in organizations, education, and society. Notable for its constructive disagreement, warmth, and a focus on empathy, psychology, and systems thinking, it often pairs rigorous evidence with candid, human-centered storytelling to help listeners think more clearly about leadership, collaboration, and change.

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