“Maybe stories are just data with a soul.”

Brene Brown studies human connection – our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A TED talk to share. Also check Brene Brown’s – ’Listening to shame’ – TED talk here. MORE: The 20 most popular talks of all time here and The 20 Most-Watched TEDTalks here (Youtube).