04/13/2017

The Power of Leadership Vulnerability

Humans are wired to help one another

When you think of the most effective leaders you’ve worked with, how would you describe them?

Perhaps you said “charismatic,” “energetic” or “visionary.” One word that probably didn’t spring immediately to your lips? "Vulnerable." That's too bad, because vulnerability is a powerful ally that helps leaders gain the cooperation necessary to get things done at work.

One of the best bosses I ever had was a soft-spoken, thoughtful person who excelled at building relationships with his direct reports. David* had the most amazing talent for speaking honestly about our challenges at hand.

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