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The vulnerability episode of this introductory series talks about how vulnerability is actually a strength. It can make you a better leader, a better friend, and a better confidante. I’ll show you the difference between what I used to view as strength, and how it affected my life, compared to how truly strong I am now, since opening up. If you have a chip on your shoulder, come listen. I used to as well, but I promise you, you don’t have to keep it there.

Key Points:

• Forcing yourself into the spotlight isn’t going to fill a void

• Listening to others and being vulnerable and understanding will actually make people more susceptible to accept what you’re saying

• Listen first, speak second

• You gain tremendous insight and empathy when you try to understand people, and meet them where they are

• You don’t meet people at their Chapter 1, they’ve lied multiple stories before your character was introduced to the plot

• People will be here, and listening for many different reasons - whatever your reason, welcome

• Why are we more comfortable tearing our physical muscles away from their comfort zones, but struggle with our emotional comfort zones?

• You have strength within you, we all do

• Sometimes it’s easier confiding in a stranger, because you’ll never have to see them again

• Risk is just an opportunity with a bad name tag

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Forbes articles | The Best Leaders Express Vulnerability

• Chinese Zodiac

• Julia Roberts' smile

• Kelsey Ramsden at athena changeleaders 2017

• Ann Voskamp: The world has enough women who live a masked insecurity. It needs more women who live a brave vulnerability

• Brene Brown: Staying vulnerable is a risk we have to take if we want to experience connection

Thank you so much for choosing to spend time with me.

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