Leadership Series Part 2: Vulnerability

Hello Readers,

Leadership Series Part 2

Vulnerability

The next leader I received some great tips from is Brene Brown. I had not heard much about Brene until the ATD Conference. I was simply mind blown at her bluntness to tell the world how she feels about being vulnerable. I love her creativity and drive to just “be.” Let’s see what Brene (who has the 5^th most watched TED talk) has to say about being vulnerable. Ponder on these powerful thoughts.

1. We are taught to “toughen up”, but why?

2. What is the story you are telling yourself right now? What are you telling yourself?

3. We love stories, we are wired for them. Our brains seek a story.

4. Courage is teachable and it needs to be spoken with emotion.

5. Vulnerability is not a weakness, it is the most accurate measure of courage (I love this!)

6.  Know exactly why you are being brave.

7. There are 7 elements of trust:

            a. Braving

            b. Boundaries

            c. Reliability

            d. Accountability

            e. Vault

            f. Integrity

            g. Non-Judgement

            h. Generosity

When I think of trust, I did not think about the depth of the word until I heard Brene's message. Trust involves having courage and having courage means being vulnerable. How can you be more vulnerable today? What areas in your life can you be more vulnerable?

To learn more about Brene Brown and her outstanding research check out her website here:

www.brenebrown.com

Your thoughts are welcome

MJW

www.truthspeakscoaching.com

Decisions

Hello Readers,

Have you ever had to make a very important decision and you knew the answer but it was not what you wanted to do? I had to recently make this type of decision. I knew it was the right thing to do but my emotions wanted something else. I knew if I followed my "emotions" the outcome would not be what I wanted. Here are 5 tips I learned in the process of making this decision and many others in my life:

1. Take your time. Do not rush the process. 

2. Check your emotions and feelings at the door. Most of the time they are not real and they often lead to the wrong decision. Be of a sound mind.

3. That thing called your "gut", trust it. It is that deep feeling you have when you know you are right. It is called intuition.

4. Seek peace. If you have peace about the decision, then you are okay to proceed.

5. Always and I mean always seek wise counsel. No one does anything alone. 

These tips I shared do not mean I get it right each time, we all make mistakes right? I am sharing what I learned in hopes it will help others and that is a good decision.

Your thoughts are welcome...

MJW

Www.truthspeakscoaching.com