Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan

The Leading With Vulnerability Advantage: How To Balance Connection and Competence in Leadership

Sep 9, 2024

In this engaging talk, Robert Glazer, host of the Elevate Podcast and an expert in leadership and personal development, delves into the nuances of leading with vulnerability. They discuss the fine line between authenticity and authority, exploring how leaders can maintain respect while showing their human side. Glazer highlights the challenges of post-pandemic leadership, the importance of structured flexibility, and the pitfalls of excessive psychological safety. Insights from 100 CEOs provide a roadmap on balancing empathy with accountability in today’s diverse work environments.

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Robert Glazer

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Leading with vulnerability allows leaders to share personal challenges while promoting growth, fostering a culture of accountability among team members.

In the current remote work environment, flexibility in policies is essential, yet it must include clear boundaries to enhance productivity and safety.

Encouraging employees to take personal accountability for their engagement and well-being helps create a positive workplace atmosphere that thrives on mutual responsibility.

Deep dives

The Importance of Vulnerability in Leadership

Leading with vulnerability is increasingly recognized as a crucial aspect of effective leadership. It involves not only sharing one's weaknesses or mistakes but also demonstrating a commitment to personal and professional growth. The idea is to ensure that when leaders reveal vulnerabilities, they also present actionable steps being taken to address those gaps. This balance fosters a culture where team members feel safe to voice their own challenges while also holding everyone accountable for performance.

Intro

3min

Balancing Work Flexibility and Leadership Insights

4min

Navigating Productivity and Workplace Culture in Leadership

3min

Navigating Authority and Work Dynamics

9min

Leadership, Boundaries, and Employee Accountability

5min

The Accountability Shift in Education and Work

11min

Navigating the Demands of Leadership Roles

3min

Navigating Work Hours and Leadership Vulnerability

9min

The Interplay of Confidence, Vulnerability, and Leadership Growth

1min

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Navigating Vulnerability in Leadership

13min

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Balancing Vulnerability and Leadership for Effective Connection

3min

It’s one thing to talk about being open and authentic, but how do you actually do it without losing your team’s respect and trust? This is a conversation I had with with Robert Glazer on his Elevate Podcast. In this episode, I explain the difference between just being vulnerable and leading with vulnerability. We explore why so many leaders today are struggling with decision-making and accountability, and how the post-pandemic era has challenged many leaders to redefine their roles. We’ll get into why having too much psychological safety can actually backfire, why flexible work policies need clear boundaries and standards to succeed, and how you can balance being empathetic with holding people accountable in your organization. I also share insights from the 100 CEOs I interviewed for my new book, Leading with Vulnerability, on how to handle that fine line between showing your human side and maintaining confidence and authority.

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Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan

The Leading With Vulnerability Advantage: How To Balance Connection and Competence in Leadership

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Importance of Vulnerability in Leadership

Flexibility vs. Rigid Workplace Policies

Accountability and Employee Engagement

Navigating Leadership Challenges Post-Pandemic

Creating a Culture of Trust and Performance

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts