ERIN HERMAN - Embracing Failure The Path to Authentic Leadership

Send us Fan MailWhat keeps women from playing big in leadership? How can we create cultures where failure isn't feared but celebrated? And why is self-prioritization not selfish, but essential?Leadership strategist Erin Herman tackles these questions in this robust conversation, drawing from her two decades driving global impact at the United Nations and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.Erin reveals that while men apply for jobs when they meet just 60% of qualifications, women typically wait until they meet 100%. This hesitation stems not merely from self-doubt but from navigating systems not initially designed for women's success. She provides actionable strategies to combat this, including conducting "job audits" to ensure titles match responsibilities and shifting from permission language ("I think") to ownership statements ("I recommend").Perhaps most transformative is Erin's approach to failure. "Perfectionism is fear wearing a mask," she explains. She advocates for "micro wins," celebrating successes and failures. This practice builds team resilience and rewards risk-taking, essential qualities for innovation and growth.Listen now to discover how to lead with authenticity, embrace failure as growth, and recognize the power of your unique leadership voice.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-herman-97832217/Instagram: @eebhermEmail:  [email protected] Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/erin.beaton.18If this conversation stirred something in you… good. That’s where change begins.Make sure you’re subscribed, share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place.I’m Julie Fairhurst, and this is where stories turn into power.Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's PodcastJulie's Website