The Uncommon Communicator

Episode 28 - Honesty Vs. Vulnerability in Leadership


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The Uncommon communicator is the individual that has the enlightenment to recognize in any situation whether communication has occurred. This uncommon communicator takes ownership of the conversation and possess the skills to navigate and facilitate the conversation to mutual understanding.

Welcome to the Uncommon Communicator podcast, your host James Gable and Brandon Thompson are here to bring enlightenment to the topic of communication. 

vul·ner·a·bil·i·ty

 

noun

  1. the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
  2. Open to attack or damage 

 

 

Truth: Telling or expressing the truth, honesty 

Honesty: Truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness. Freedom from deceit or fraud

 

What does Brené Brown say about vulnerability?

In her new book, Daring Greatly, Brené Brown describes vulnerability as "uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure." It's that unstable feeling we get when we step out of our comfort zone or do something that forces us to loosen control.

 

 

Shame is the fear of disconnection “I’m not good enough”

 

Enter discussion on the market-place of ideas

 

The discussion of vulnerability and even addressing the topic of shame is connecting with todays audience. 58 Million views of her 2010 Ted talk 

 

 

 

Here are some traits of an effective leader:

  • Effective Communicators. Leaders are excellent communicators, able to clearly and concisely explain problems and solutions. ...
  • Accountable and Responsible. ...
  • Long-term Thinkers. ...
  • Self-motivated. ...
  • Confident. ...
  • People-oriented. ...
  • Emotionally Stable.

 

Listed below are the traits that bad leaders commonly exhibit:

  • Too bossy
  • Fearful of change
  • Unwilling or unable to communicate effectively
  • Dismissive of ideas other than their own
  • Lacking empathy
  • Inconsistent
  • Prone to blame others rather than accept responsibility themselves
  • Indecisive

 

 Is the idea of shame and vulnerability in the concept of leadership a fad? 

Take on the marketplace of ideas and decide for yourself. 

We do believe that this is important in relationships but is this the fix for leadership? 

 

 

 

 

The moment of enlightenment from today

Leadership comes in many skills, add to your tool chest 

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