Daring Greatly: Vulnerability, Shame, and Connection. This excerpt from Brené Brown's book, "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead," explores the profound importance of vulnerability in fostering connection and combating shame. Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston, uses a grounded theory approach to present her findings, asserting that vulnerability is not weakness but rather the birthplace of crucial human emotions like love, joy, and courage.