It’s Time To Be Vulnerable AF

Vulnerability is often viewed as a weakness in the "business" world, but we beg to differ. In today's episode, we're talking about the power of vulnerability, how and when to recognize the opportunity for it, and why it might just be the best thing you can do as a business owner.

What exactly is vulnerability?

  • You might think of being vulnerable as being emotional but it's not that simple

    • It's about letting go of your ego

    • Letting yourself be unguarded

    • Not being defensive and hearing what other people are telling you

Being vulnerable as a leader

  • This is really about putting your ego aside

  • Admitting when you don't know or were wrong

  • Realizing when something isn't working and you need to change direction

Being vulnerable with clients

  • If you have something going on with you personally (life happens) and you need more time, to adjust the scope, etc. it's okay to let your guard down and let clients into your personal life

Being vulnerable with collaborators or coworkers

  • Asking for help

  • Being honest with other people actually means you have to be vulnerable because you don't know how they are going to react or respond

  • This can be super scary to do and it means you have to be vulnerable

Resources

Tayler Cusick Hollman