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The Power in Vulnerability

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As increasing value is placed on collaborative leadership, it is
a key factor differentiating outstanding leaders as they take on
the challenge of actively practicing vulnerability.

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The Power in Vulnerability
Copyright © 2005, The Juncture Company, Michelle Randall
http://www.juncturecompany.com/

"My Power Lies in My Vulnerability" may not be something we would
think up as a campaign slogan for a political candidate. However
as increasing value is placed on collaborative leadership, it is
a key factor differentiating outstanding leaders as they take on
the challenge of actively practicing vulnerability.

Thinking about being vulnerable can be by its very nature
uncomfortable and frightening. When we're faced with new
circumstances, feel threatened or the need to prove ourselves, we
often cling to the power of position or knowledge. But it is
this type of power that moves us away from our own learning and
stifles both our own potential and the potential of our
organizations.

Putting vulnerability into practice requires faith and trust in
our ability to be with any of the perceived consequences of
exposing our soft underbelly. When we take a breath and step
into greater authenticity, we release ourselves from self-made
barriers to thriving, productive relationships. When we allow
people room to fail (including ourselves!), we finally create
enough space to spread the wings of full potential and truly
soar. By depending on others and not ourselves to have 'the
answers,' we create ownership among all participants, and in the
process can transform an organization. The list of benefits goes
on and on.

So, there are ways even the most vulnerability seeking of us hold
back. Where are you are hiding your vulnerability? In your
expertise? Withholding your honest opinions? Clinging to the
notion that you have to come up with all the answers? Holding on
to control with a white-knuckle grip?

I challenge you to relax your control in one meaningful way
today. Examine different rules you may have for personal
vulnerability and professional vulnerability, and ultimately
further develop your power in vulnerability.

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