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I know being vulnerable can be risky, especially as a man, and especially at work!
You may worry that you’ll lose respect and admiration, or even your job, if you don’t look like you have it all together.
The reality is there are ways of being vulnerable that bring you more respect and ways that don’t. It’s not always easy to know which is which.
Moe Carrick has spent more than 30 years working in organizations on issues of partnership, leadership, inclusion, strategy, and culture. She loves men as much as I do and understands there are challenging dynamics for men specifically.
In this conversation, we discussed how the right kind of vulnerability creates an effective and enjoyable work environment and often then extends into more satisfaction in romantic relationships and family life. We also talked about:
- The surprising traits leaders say are most needed in business in the next 50 years
- Balancing home and work life, especially in heterosexual couples
- Necessary fundamentals to build effective partnerships and teams
- What Moe has seen when men have taken the lead to welcome vulnerability at work
- Moe’s TEDx Talk on Loving Men and her book: Bravespace Workplace
I loved having this conversation with another woman who has a special place in her heart for men. I highly recommend listening to this episode to hear Moe’s clarity about how you can be more vulnerable without losing your power.
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A version of this post was originally posted on ShanaJamesCoaching.com and is republished here with permission from the author.
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