How to Harness Vulnerability for Unstoppable Leadership Today

Episode 3 of the The Maker’s Moment podcast, hosted by Leigh Shultis, titled "How to Harness Vulnerability for Unstoppable Leadership Today" was published on August 14, 2025 and runs 19 minutes.

August 14, 2025 ·19m · The Maker’s Moment

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Summary

Vulnerability is not a weakness. It's the leadership superpower most people are afraid to use. In today's episode, we share 3 ways to make vulnerability your greatest strength as a leader. Inspired by a recent radio interview and the dreaded "vulnerability hangover" that followed, we'll talk about how to: 1. Recognize and recover from the emotional weight of sharing your story. 2. Give more in conversation while staying grounded.3. Hold space for hard moments without necessarily reliving the pain. I also share behind-the-scenes throughs I recorded right after the interview, plus why this experience has me saying yes to more guesting opportunities in the future. Listen in for practical tools, real-life stories, and an honest conversation about leading with an open heart.

Episode Description

Vulnerability is not a weakness. It's the leadership superpower most people are afraid to use.

In today's episode, we share 3 ways to make vulnerability your greatest strength as a leader. Inspired by a recent radio interview and the dreaded "vulnerability hangover" that followed, we'll talk about how to:

1. Recognize and recover from the emotional weight of sharing your story.

2. Give more in conversation while staying grounded.

3. Hold space for hard moments without necessarily reliving the pain.

I also share behind-the-scenes throughs I recorded right after the interview, plus why this experience has me saying yes to more guesting opportunities in the future.

Listen in for practical tools, real-life stories, and an honest conversation about leading with an open heart.

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