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…be honest, open, and vulnerable enough to genuinely allow other people into your life so that they can be vulnerable in return.

The most important action that a leader must take to encourage the building of trust on a team is to demonstrate vulnerability first.

One way that groups cohere is through storytelling. But the stories your group tells should not only be tales of triumph. Stories of failure and vulnerability also foster a sense of belongingness.

The worst bosses not only make followers feel vulnerable and weak during hard times, they also demean, humiliate, and piss them off.

…by allowing someone else to tease us, we confirm our willingness to be in a vulnerable position. We are actively demonstrating our trust in the other person’s regard for our emotional well-being.

…there is nothing wrong with being vulnerable as a leader because it shows your true leadership character.

In modern life, your time and attention are more vulnerable to theft than ever before.

…fail to also delight your customers and you leave yourself vulnerable to someone else who will make your customers swoon.

When we work on a Trusting Team we feel safe to express vulnerability. We feel safe to raise our hands and admit we made a mistake, be honest about shortfalls in performance, take responsibility for our behavior and ask for help.

When we are not on a Trust Team, when we do not feel like we can express any kind of vulnerability at work, we often feel forced to lie, hide and fake to compensate.