thick skin

The Difference Between Having Thick Skin And Armor At Work & Why Leaders Need To Have Thick Skin But Lose The Armor

Jacob Morgan / October 3, 2024

Thick skin and armor are not the same thing, one slows you down, but the other one keeps you safe when you’re taking hits on the field. Thick skin is crucial for leaders but why?

Leadership and Management

Why Leaders Need Thick Skin But Should Lose The Armor

Jacob Morgan / October 4, 2023

One of the things I talk about in my new book, Leading With Vulnerability, is the importance of having thick skin, especially if you are or want to be in a position of leadership. However thick skin and armor are not the same thing.