How vulnerability makes you a better leader | Tracy Young

As the founder of a startup, Tracy Young often worried that employees and investors valued male CEOs more -- and that being a woman compromised her position as a leader. In this brave, personal talk, she gives an honest look at the constraints women face when trying to adapt to a male-dominated business culture -- and shares how she developed the courage and vulnerability to lead as her complete, raw self. (This talk contains a graphic story. Discretion is advised.)

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[EmilyMParronline]

This is so incredibly candid, specific and powerful. Keep embracing your femininity and balancing both your energies.

[kinsmed]

The first half almost seems like dark humor drawing you in. Then you hit the brutal middle.
This is a Talk that EVERYONE, man and woman, should see about the 'business' of life.

[nicoleonfeels]

There’s so much strength in being vulnerable.

[icecreamtruckog]

Being a good leader is not to show strength, but to inspire confidence in those that choose to follow you.

[whyoyou-thinkingskillsrema]

“It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it.”

[welovfree]

People mistake vulnerability with weakness, they are not the same thing.

[carprincess]

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story with us. It's so important to be reminded that family and yourself should come first and that business can wait. Businesses are not machines, they are made out of people and we need to remember that we are only human.

[neilpatel]

You're such an inspiration. Thanks for being vulnerable! And I'm so sorry for everything you had to go through!

[trainkinder-getinspiredtol]

Leading is about inspiring people to become better version of themselves. And vulnerability is the best inspiration of all!

[moisesmaldonadonyc]

it does matter to make people laugh...you don’t need to he serious all the time to succeed in business...and all real men know how powerful a good powerful woman is.

[tianamatson]

Delivering a miscarriage at work, and then returning to the meeting like nothing happened!?! That just sounds heartbreaking!!

[KootFloris]

Totally true!! Sadly too many people consider their insecurity as a weakness, while it is sensitivity and care for others.
And way too many vote for psychopaths, thinking strong leaders make good decisions.

[marcelonewbon]

Truly humbling. As a man i never thought a woman would ever have to go through something like this.

[dailydoseofmedicinee]

Essential Leadership Skills and Practices👍

Self-development.

Team development. .

Strategic thinking and acting.

Ethical practice and civic-mindedness.

Innovation.

[hellihello]

You are such a strong women! Thank you for sharing your story! ❤️

[avalonprojectwildfire]

Thank you for sharing. I'm glad you have come through this with optimism and insights. I teared up a little to hear your story. We do need to be strong, especially as women or minorities, but that strength can mean the strength to assert ourselves rather than the strength to mask our identities.

[PabloCarbonari]

Brutal, candid and very thoughtful. Thank you so much for sharing!

[ebeleteresa]

Such a powerful story yet very relatable . It challenges me to accept my own vulnerability as a woman, and work to succeed in unison with it. Thank you for sharing @TracyYoung

[oliviao]

Thank You for sharing your story. Your leadership is inspiring, and I'm sorry you went through all that. This presentation was something everybody should see. Congrats on being a mother and bringing a child into this world which is always a good thing.

[josephlane]

You are soo strong and such a determined leader 👍 thanks you for sharing your experiences 🙏