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By adopting one straightforward strategy, leaders can achieve up to six times higher approval ratings from their employees.

Embrace vulnerability. 

However, this goes beyond being honest about mistakes or uncertainties. Jacob Morgan explains that it's about coupling that openness with competence and actionable plans for improvement— turning vulnerability into a strategic asset for growth.

Jacob Morgan is a 5x bestselling author, respected keynote speaker, and professionally trained futurist. His latest book ‘Leading with Vulnerability’ explores the tangible advantages of vulnerable leadership and offers practical tips to embody this quality. With his extensive background in advising the world’s top organizations, Jacob has established himself as a leading voice on leadership, employee experience, and the future of work.

In episode #184, Jacob unpacks how vulnerability can serve as a superpower for leaders, enabling them to build trust and transform their organizations. Drawing from his comprehensive research of interviews with over 100 CEOs and 14,000 employees, Jacob explores the "vulnerable leader equation," the importance of learning proactively from failure, and the organizational benefits of vulnerability.

Tune in to hear about Jacob’s expert insights on how vulnerability can be your greatest strength in leadership!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[06:20] The vulnerable leader equation

[12:52] Proactively learning from failure

[18:37] Leading with vulnerability

[25:02] The ROI of embracing vulnerability org-wide

[29:50] Building trust through vulnerability

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