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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2023 · 11 MIN

The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership

from Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden · host Craig Dowden

Not surprisingly, when you talk to most leaders, there is a profound reluctance to show vulnerability. Leaders are afraid vulnerability will be perceived as weakness or undermine their confidence. So, what is the role of vulnerability in strong leadership? In this episode, Craig answers this question and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Vulnerability is courage, not weakness 2. The Beautiful Mess Effect 3. What is construal level theory and how does it apply to leadership? 4. Tips for demonstrating vulnerability including getting comfortable saying I don’t know, admitting mistakes openly and seeking feedback and advice from others 5. Vulnerability encourages openness, fostering an environment of accountability Mentions: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead: https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419 More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/

Not surprisingly, when you talk to most leaders, there is a profound reluctance to show vulnerability. Leaders are afraid vulnerability will be perceived as weakness or undermine their confidence. So, what is the role of vulnerability in strong leadership? In this episode, Craig answers this question and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Vulnerability is courage, not weakness 2. The Beautiful Mess Effect 3. What is construal level theory and how does it apply to leadership? 4. Tips for demonstrating vulnerability including getting comfortable saying I don’t know, admitting mistakes openly and seeking feedback and advice from others 5. Vulnerability encourages openness, fostering an environment of accountability Mentions: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead: https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419 More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/

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