Listen "The Vulnerability Trap: When Authenticity Crosses the Line"
Episode Synopsis
Vulnerability has become a leadership buzzword — but it’s often misunderstood.Key idea: Vulnerability without boundaries isn’t strength. It’s exposure.Learn the difference between sharing lessons and sharing wounds.Hear stories of two leaders — James and Diana — who represent both extremes.Discover the guiding rule: “If it still hurts when you tell it, it’s not ready to share.”Explore how to model authenticity that empowers your team, not burdens them.Use the self-check question: “Am I sharing this to serve them, or to relieve myself?”Bonus takeaway: “You can be the lighthouse or the storm, but you can’t be both.”💡 Featured Paradox: Vulnerability that connects vs. vulnerability that collapses trust.💬 Quote to Remember: “Share from the scar, not the wound.”
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