Negotiate Anything They Said Vulnerability Was Weakness… But We Discovered Freedom Anyway
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Oct 9, 2025 Jamie Librot, former Global Head of Executive Talent Management at JPMorgan and author of *Find Your Gobi*, shares her insights on transforming perceptions of vulnerability. She highlights how vulnerability can lead to clarity and authentic partnerships at work. Jamie and Kwame Christian discuss the importance of embracing weaknesses for growth, building meaningful workplace relationships, and the power of storytelling. They emphasize that true leadership involves taking risks and being open about struggles, ultimately revealing the freedom found in authenticity.
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Pistol Shrimp And Goby Partnership
- Jamie describes the pistol shrimp and goby partnership to illustrate complementary strengths.
- The shrimp's loud claw and the goby's guidance keep both fed and safe, showing mutual reliance.
Know Strengths, Find Partners, Tell Story
- Know your strengths and weaknesses, then build partnerships that compensate for your gaps.
- Practice telling your story so others notice your growth and promote you.
Hire Around Your Weaknesses
- Hire or delegate tasks that drain you instead of forcing mastery of weak skills.
- Use an email routing system to protect your focus and let your team handle admin.
