// Book comparison
Dare to Lead vs Think Again
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of Dare to Lead by Brené Brown and Think Again by Adam Grant.
At a glance
| Dare to Lead | Think Again | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 320 | 320 |
| Reading time | ~8.0 h | ~8.0 h |
| Published | 2018 | 2021 |
| Author | Brené Brown | Adam Grant |
| Category | Leadership | Leadership |
| Publisher | Random House | Viking |
Choose Dare to Lead if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You prefer a shorter read (~8.0 hours).
Choose Think Again if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
Key takeaways — Dare to Lead
- ✓ Practice Rumbling with Vulnerability by leaning into difficult strategic conversations and productive conflict, which is the primary driver of high-performance team innovation.
- ✓ Utilize the BRAVING Inventory to objectively build and measure trust within your leadership team, ensuring that your organization is grounded in a foundation of mutual accountability.
- ✓ Foster a Daring Culture by adopting the 'Clear is Kind' philosophy, providing honest and specific feedback that supports employee growth and organizational excellence.
Key takeaways — Think Again
- ✓ Adopt a Scientist Mindset by treating your business strategies as hypotheses that require constant testing and validation against new market data and feedback.
- ✓ Cultivate Confident Humility, acknowledging the limits of your knowledge to remain open to better ideas and more accurate strategic insights from your workforce.
- ✓ Foster a Rethinking Culture within your team by rewarding the 'courage to be wrong' and encouraging the regular questioning of established organizational best practices.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with Dare to Lead. If you want a different angle on the same topic, Think Again is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is Dare to Lead or Think Again better? +
Dare to Lead has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. Dare to Lead focuses on leadership, while Think Again focuses on leadership. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, Dare to Lead or Think Again? +
Dare to Lead is shorter (320 pages, ~8.0 hours) compared to Think Again (320 pages, ~8.0 hours).
Should I read Dare to Lead or Think Again first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with Dare to Lead. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.