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Masters of ScaleBrené Brown & Reid Hoffman on the skills every leader needs now | Masters of Scale Summit 2025
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- October 17, 2025
- Duration
- 24m
- Channel
- Masters of Scale
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Author and researcher Brené Brown joined host Reid Hoffman on stage recently in San Francisco for the 2025 Masters of Scale Summit. She reveals insights about how to lead courageously, the underrated skills leaders need to thrive, and why compassion is essential for success – even if it’s currently being crowded out of the zeitgeist. Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Brené Brown 01:21 Brené Brown on courageous leadership 06:39 The difference between cognitive empathy and affective empathy 12:23 Building resilience in high-performing teams 14:29 The importance of systems thinking 19:07 The deep thinking skills that leaders need today 📫 THE MASTERS OF SCALE NEWSLETTER 35,000+ read our free weekly newsletter packed with insights from the world’s most iconic business leaders. Sign up: https://hubs.la/Q01RPQH-0 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://mastersofscale.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://mastersofscale.com/Spotify 💻 LEARN MORE Our website: https://mastersofscale.com 🚀 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/11096326 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mastersofscale Instagram: https://instagram.com/mastersofscale X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mastersofscale TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mastersofscale 💡ABOUT US On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators (from companies like Uber, Airbnb, Apple, and Disney) join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman — LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner. From navigating early prototypes to expanding brands globally, Masters of Scale provides priceless insights to help anyone grow their dream enterprise. #mastersofscale #leadership #leadershiplessons #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #tech #technology #ai #business #businessleaders #businessleadership #brenebrownmotivation #brenebrownquotes #brenebrown #brenébrown #brenebrownwisdom #reidhoffman #mastersofscalesummit #csuite #courage
SPEAKERS
Brené Brown
guestBestselling author and research professor known for work on vulnerability, courage, shame, and leadership.
Reid Hoffman
hostEntrepreneur and investor (LinkedIn co-founder) and host of Masters of Scale.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Masters of Scale, featuring Brené Brown and Reid Hoffman, Brené Brown & Reid Hoffman on the skills every leader needs now | Masters of Scale Summit 2025 explores Brené Brown on Courageous Leadership, Empathy, Armor, and Deep Thinking Skills Brené Brown says courage is teachable, measurable, and observable, built on clarity about values and on recognizing the 'armor' leaders use to self-protect when afraid.
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