Turning Shame into Laughter: The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership

Judd Shaw is an adventurer, storyteller, and agent of change, blending his background as a lawyer and CEO of Judd Shaw Injury Law with a passion for helping others. Judd chased professional success up the "I made it Mountain," only to discover its hollow rewards without genuine human bonds. Through introspection, therapy, and collaboration with professionals, Judd developed the CURE framework—a compass guiding individuals and businesses to create authentic connections and thrive.

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Episode Summary:

Kate Davis welcomes Judd Shaw, a lawyer, CEO, and author, who shares his transformative journey from professional isolation to creating genuine human connections. Judd discusses the pivotal role humor and vulnerability play in his law firm, Judd Shaw Injury Law, and how he integrates these concepts into leadership. They explore themes of authenticity, shame in the workplace, and Judd's unique initiatives like "fail forward" sessions. Judd also shares candid anecdotes, including his most embarrassing courtroom moment, illustrating the power of embracing and learning from failures. Discover the multifaceted world of Judd Shaw and his empowering approach to leadership

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Welcome to Humor in the C-Suite! The podcast where I, Kate Davis, interview leaders, executives, and business owners on using humor and levity to create an extraordinary work culture. I want to ask the questions that we all want answers to, like… Does humor help us or harm us at work? Does humor change our perception of a problem? And how do our leaders use humor to inspire curiosity, success, and innovation? I want to be a fly in their chardonnay, I mean a fly on their wall. Honestly, I’m as curious as you are…So join me and a guest every week for Humor in the C-Suite.