Vulnerability is necessary to lead teams that have clarity and trust.

Vulnerability is an experience to understand and little more. Defending against it is limiting and isolating. Necessary for conflict/feedback. Tangible benefits of vulnerability awareness. Ego optimizes social worth over authenticity to the detriment of both. Shame is feeling socially unworthy. Trust is foundational. Communicating values builds trust and connection. Recovery from leadership mistakes. Clear is kind.rB1


  1. Brené Brown, Dare to Lead: Brave Work, Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts (New York: Random House, 2018). (See notes.)