Leaders Should be Vulnerable!

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September 25, 2019 - Issue 19-39

Good Afternoon ,

One of the desirable traits of leadership often touted is vulnerability.

What exactly is vulnerability?

Seems to me there's often confusion on that. Many people think vulnerability indicates weakness. Others think it's abdicating authority.

In the article we focus on this week, Karyn Danielle explains that true vulnerability actually indicates strength of character. You can read much about Karyn here. Besides all that, she' s a coach I met on LinkedIn who often contributes to The Unity Community . Always good stuff!

Karyn explains that vulnerability is:

Asking for help when you need it - and asking in a way that providing help is empowering to the helper.
Letting people see that you're not invincible - you don't always have all the answers. (Sometimes this is where you ask for help.)
Trusting that others won't harm you, even if you give them the chance!
True vulnerability indicates strength of character.

She also explains what it's not, which helps clarify her definition:

It's not sharing your greatest struggles in life.
It's not disclosure.
Above all, it's not weakness!

For many leaders, the question of vulnerability is an enigma. Karyn tells of one client who told her he never wants to be perceived as vulnerable! Hopefully Karyn's article will help you understand genuine vulnerability and improve your leadership.

John Stevens

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About John

Throughout a career spanning over 45 years my management style has been one of building teams to bring several competent people together to focus on a common objective. I noted early in my career that, in most organizations, there is an enormous amount of time, energy, and effort wasted by people working at cross purposes.

As I transition to life in the Argentine outback, my focus shifts from coaching to helping other business coaches and advisers get their message out to their prospective clients. With my first-hand knowledge of the benefits of effective business coaching, I am uniquely qualified to help business advisers of all stripes convey their message.