Reflecting on Vulnerability in Leadership

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I think vulnerability brings people together in beautiful ways, but when you lead a team, it’s scary to show that side of yourself. You may wonder if your team will still respect your authority and see you as a confident, decisive person. </span></p> <p><strong>In today’s episode, we discuss: </strong></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why historically being “the strong one” prevents your vulnerability in leadership</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How vulnerability with others shines a light on your own insecurities – and why it might be hard to face those</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to handle the fear of people’s perceptions of you</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to be vulnerable — with boundaries </span></li> </ol> <p><strong>Here are other resources I mention: </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">TED Talk -</span> <a href= "https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">“The Power of Vulnerability</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">,” Brené Brown</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">FREE:</span> <a href= "http://priorityva.com/50things"><span style="font-weight: 400;">50 Things To Outsource to an EA</span></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Stay connected to Diary of a Doer: </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I’d love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind-the-scenes, and freaking amazing guests.</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re feeling really generous, I’d love for you to give me a review o