Have you ever wondered what the difference between shame, guilt, humiliation, and embarrassment are? Often we use these words interchangeably, but Dr. Brené Brown has so beautifully described the difference between the 4 terms: Shame is “I am bad” Shame is a focus on self. Imagine you've worked really hard to prepare a presentation with … Continue reading Shame vs. Humiliation vs. Guilt vs. Embarrassment (Brené Brown)
My Misadventures as a Server: How Failure and Embarrassment Builds Trust
My Misadventures as a Server: How Failure and Embarrassment Builds Trust I’ve had my fair share of face-down failures. Abject embarrassment. Moments of complete humiliation that have had the power to reduce me to itty-bitty versions of myself. It’s safe to say that at one time or another, we all have. Take, for instance, that … Continue reading My Misadventures as a Server: How Failure and Embarrassment Builds Trust
Morgane Michael 