HOW to Start in Being MORE Vulnerable | Simon Sinek

If you're struggling, don't lie about it. Putting on a brave face can actually hurt the morale of those around us. Being truly vulnerable takes strength, and the best place to start is just by being honest.

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Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.

Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do.

Simon is the author of multiple best selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.

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[AhmetKaan]

The chances of you seeing this comment is pretty low, *but I hope you have an amazing day.*

[wisdom-for-all]

Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it. Indeed, we ask for help not because we are weak but because we want to remain strong 🖖

[PHM]

“We are looking for leadership, not certainty.” 👏💯

[raymondtendau]

No man can ever learn that which he thinks he already knows.
‐Epictetus.

[dudeitsamy]

Hey Simon.
Part of being raw, vulnerable, authentic, bold... etc. includes the truth. Why can't we tell the cold, hard, freeing, bare bones, uncomfortable truth all the time? Why can't we just let our yes be yes and our no be no? Literally.

[christian]

My boss just had to announce to our whole retail team that our hours are being cut due to recouping for losses made in 2020 due to covid (this was a decision made from her bosses!). And we all knew this was coming either way, but she showed vulnerability and we support her all the more for it.
I’m thankful to have a real leader in the workplace

[TinaLeder]

Having that *one person* you could call for *candid unbiased feedback* after a meeting, is key🔑 and unfortunately rare to find.

I had one and I can't tell you how much it's helped. Also recording Zoom meetings and replaying it back.

[deedee]

I remember my boss showed her vulnerability two years ago. I don't think that she's weak. It made me feel that I want to support her, fight with her during the time of uncertainty.

[fathulbariofficial]

Thank you so much for that *suggestion*. It really made me understand, ***_just because you are scared...doesn't mean you are weak._* 😊😊

[pattianne]

Boy did I need this talk today. It has been a rough week. Thank you.

[naglaahussien]

Very nice ❤, but there is a point, what about the enemies ? They can play at that weakness and scared the persons to run away, also some personalities are pessemistic and will be a source of negative energy to others at that situation

[dilanxxi]

How's master like u are? Are u a master in this town? ?

[StEpHeNno]

Another way to start small is to first ask yourself: "When's the _last_ time I was vulnerable with my (team, dept., company, etc.)?" If you've never been vulnerable with them before, chances are it'll be weird for them, maybe even backfire a little. But it paves the way for more vulnerability to be welcome in the future if they know *why* you're being vulnerable now, and it helps establish that culture of trust.

[endgamefond]

Thanks for saying that. Feels like someone understands what I've been through

[racaciaruth]

Yes sure we cannot be certain in certain situations yet a remarkable leader will try to plan, guide and provide other options. Oh yes we need "spies" usually our friends give us the honest feedback we need to grow.

[nadeemabbasi]

STBV= Strength To Be Vulnerable = useful strategy to move forward in unforeseen circumstances/ learnt something very practical today = love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[ThePammyone]

I am on a journey to start being vulnerable by documenting my journey through YouTube, had a meeting with someone in the industry and I almost cried during the meeting because it became real to me this is what I want to do. Have no clue how to do it but I will find a way

[alelectric]

You say this stuff at work and you’ll get the blank stare. Next project comes up and oh, your name didn’t come up.

[TheKorbi]

"I fear that I can not be there for you guys" sounds so much better than "I don't know why I didn't do the work but I will work harder" or saying nothing at all. I would have done one of the latter. Those videos are so good for me

[garann]

Is that Tony Blair asking the question ? Sound like him !