Lessons in Leadership
Lessons in Leadership is LGH's virtual spring series that explores timely leadership themes through thought-provoking books and guided discussions. Participants connect, reflect, and grow as leaders—strengthening their ability to lead with purpose, inclusion, and impact in their organizations and communities.
What to expect
Leadership Greater Hartford’s Lessons in Leadership 2026 series explores Strong Ground by Brené Brown—a powerful guide to leading with courage, connection, and integrity. Across four engaging morning sessions, participants will unpack Brown’s research on vulnerability, belonging, and values-driven leadership.
Each session will be led by local facilitators who bring their own expertise, lived experiences, and community perspectives to the conversation. Together, they will help participants apply the book’s themes to real-world leadership challenges and build strong, grounded practices for leading in times of change.
Event details
When
Location
Online - Zoom Webinar
Details to join will be sent via email upon registration.
Cost
About the Book
Strong Ground: Standing Your Sacred Ground in Turbulent Times
Author: Brené Brown
⭐ Amazon: 4.9 out of 5 stars – over 1,000 ratings
In an era of uncertainty and rapid change, Strong Ground calls on leaders to root themselves in courage, integrity, and connection. Brené Brown explores what it means to “stand your ground” not through stubbornness, but through empathy, accountability, and a commitment to truth. Drawing on decades of research into vulnerability and leadership, Brown offers practical guidance for cultivating resilience, leading with authenticity, and creating spaces where people feel seen and valued.
This year’s series invites us to reflect on how strong, grounded leadership can transform division into understanding — and fear into trust.
Brené Brown
Dr. Brené Brown is a renowned research professor, bestselling author, and acclaimed speaker whose work has transformed the way we understand courage, vulnerability, empathy, and leadership. For more than two decades, she has studied the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and connection to our lives.
Brown is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Dare to Lead, Atlas of the Heart, and her latest, Strong Ground. Her groundbreaking research has inspired millions around the world to lead with authenticity and compassion, and her TED Talk, The Power of Vulnerability, remains one of the most viewed of all time.
Through her teaching, writing, and global leadership platform, Brown continues to empower individuals and organizations to build cultures rooted in trust, belonging, and bravery.
Learn more at brenebrown.com.
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