I discovered that vulnerability at work takes on different shapes and sizes, specifically 5 of them! I consider all 5 of these vulnerable leaders to be superheroes and like any superhero they all have their strengths and weakness. I put together a free PDF which breaks down all 5 of them including their strengths and weakness.
We all know what it feels like to be vulnerable…it’s uncomfortable not just emotionally but also physically. In fact, every CEO I interviewed me that vulnerability doesn’t feel good.
Do you ever feel like you don’t belong? The burden of societal status and background can drive you towards self-sabotaging actions that undermine your own progress, especially in leadership roles.
I discovered that vulnerability at work takes on different shapes and sizes, specifically 5 of them! I consider all 5 of these vulnerable leaders to be superheroes and like any superhero they all have their strengths and weakness. I put together a free PDF which breaks down all 5 of them including their strengths and weakness.
In my brand new book, Leading With Vulnerability, I interviewed over CEOs and surveyed 14,000 employees around the world with DDI. We asked everyone what it means to be a vulnerable leader and then we asked the 14,000 employees, how many of their leaders exhibit the qualities of a vulnerable leader. The results were astounding to say the least!
One of the leading causes of stress in our lives is work, but it doesn’t have to be. A few years ago, work stressed me out so much that I actually had a series of panic attacks.
Human relationships are complicated but at the very foundation of a good relationship is trust. It’s a powerful force that can bridge divides, unlock the potential of others, lead to amazing discoveries, and transform teams, organizations, and societies. Yet at the same time, when trust doesn’t exist, chaos reigns.
I’m FINALLY getting back to creating more videos for Youtube which will focus on leadership development and career success.
I’ve worked with thousands of business leaders and CEOs over the past few years and I always ask them what it takes to succeed in the new world of work. These are the 5 strategies that keep coming up!
The words “purpose” and “meaning” are used interchangeably at work and while they are similar there are differences between the two. Leaders have a unique responsibility to help create both of those things for their employees.
When most of us think of a leader who is vulnerable at work we assume that either the leader is vulnerable or they aren’t. In other words we tend to think in terms of two binary options. But the reality is there are different types of vulnerable leaders.
