E311 | How Sharing Your Flaws Improves Credibility
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“The key to leadership is being vulnerable.”   Although this concept has been trending for more than a few years now, there is still plenty of ambiguity around what that actually looks like in the real world.  We know this because as a leadership development company, we consistently get questions about it - What do I need to be vulnerable about?  How much is too much?  When is the best time to share? Today’s episode answers these questions and several others, to help you become a better leader and teammate through a willingness to share your flaws.  A few specifics we address are: How the perception of credibility has changed over time 3 key features of credibility How the vulnerability loop enhances relationships “The little things” that contribute to trustworthiness and warmth Referenced Resources: Valued: If you’re struggling with feeling under-valued in your current job or position, this episode is just a starting point for ways to influence how you’re perceived by others in the workplace.  Our online course Valued covers this topic in more depth, as well as working as a go-to guide for all things finding, solidifying and maximizing the job. This resource will teach you the skills you need to become irreplaceable within your organization. 1:1 Mentoring: For anyone looking for someone to lean on, act as a devil’s advocate, or just run ideas and decisions by, this program is designed to provide the support and accountability you need.  We have a wide variety of mentors in many different locations and walks of life available to provide you guidance and training tailored specifically to your needs.  Apply for our 1:1 Mentorship Program today, or reach out to us at [email protected], and we’ll get you moving in the right direction!
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