Vulnerability is a key ingredient in nurturing meaningful personal relationships, but does it hold the same weight in a professional context?
Brené Brown has popularized the idea of vulnerability, but how we act vulnerable in the workplace differs from how we show vulnerability in personal spaces. After all, work comes with its own set of challenges–from managing teams and pleasing customers to hitting tight deadlines, all laden with overtones of power dynamics. This week’s guest is here to shed some light on why and how we should be vulnerable and confident at work.
Today’s guest is Jacob Morgan. Jacob is the best-selling author of five books, including his most recent, Leading With Vulnerability, which is based on over 100 CEO interviews and a survey of 14,000 employees. He is also a professionally trained futurist and speaker.
Jacob unpacks the simple yet effective equation of vulnerability + leadership, and how by combining these two ingredients, you can lead your team effectively.
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Conversation Topics
- (00:00) Intro
- (01:39) What does leading with vulnerability mean?
- (06:45) The right and wrong way to approach vulnerability in the workplace
- (13:30) Real-life scenarios showing vulnerability at work
- (19:59) Three paths to becoming a vulnerable leader
- (23:53) Why some people avoid leading with vulnerability
- (26:57) A great manager Jacob has worked for
- (28:10) Keep up with Jacob
- (29:23) [Extended Episode Only] What do to when you’re being vulnerable and it lands wrong
- (35:55) [Extended Episode Only] The power of “I” statements and real emotions
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Free Sample of “Leading With Vulnerability”
Jacob Morgan is happy to offer a 23-page sample of his book,
“Leading With Vulnerability”. Based on over 100 CEO interviews and a survey of nearly 14,000 employees, Jacob shares candid stories and original research that shows how leaders can tap into vulnerability to transform themselves, their teams, and their organizations.
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