THE ART OF VULNERABILITY IN LEADERSHIP/ STRENGTH IN TRANSPARENCY SEASON 2 EPISODE 14

EPISODE 14: The Art of Vulnerable in Leadership: Strength inTransparency
Redefining vulnerability as strength rather than weakness in leadership contexts. When and how to share authentically without over-sharing or compromising authority.  Building trust through appropriate transparency while
maintaining professional boundaries.

JOURNAL PROMPTS - WEEK 14

DAY 1

Principle for Reflection: Vulnerability in leadership is the courage to show up authentically—letting others see the real person behind the role while maintaining professional competence and clear boundaries.

Reflection Questions:

1. What stands out to me about this reflection?
2. How will I use this reflection today?

End of Day Reminiscence: Where did I choose authenticity over image management today? How did this transparency affect my professional relationships?

DAY 2

Principle for Reflection: When you lead with appropriate vulnerability, people trust you more deeply, your team becomes more innovative, and your influence expands because people connect with your humanity, not just your expertise.

Reflection Questions:

1. What stands out to me about this reflection?
2. How will I use this reflection today?

End of Day Reminiscence: How did sharing my humanity (appropriately) today create deeper trust or connection in my professional relationships?

DAY 3

Principle for Reflection: The wisdom of vulnerability in leadership includes understanding your audience, timing, boundaries, and purpose—asking not just "Is this true?" but "Does sharing this truth serve the highest good?"

Reflection Questions:

1. What stands out to me about this reflection?
2. How will I use this reflection today?

End of Day Reminiscence: What discernment did I practice today about when and how to share authentically? What did this teach me about strategic vulnerability?

DAY 4

Principle for Reflection: Vulnerability in leadership demonstrates advanced capacities: self-awareness, emotional intelligence, confidence, and courage. It shows you're secure enough that you don't need perfection to feel valuable.

Reflection Questions:

1. What stands out to me about this reflection?
2. How will I use this reflection today?

End of Day Reminiscence: What evidence did I see today that my willingness to be vulnerable actually demonstrated strength rather than weakness?

DAY 5

Principle for Reflection: When you model the courage to be authentically human while maintaining competence, you give others permission to do the same, creating ripple effects of psychological safety and authentic expression.

Reflection Questions:

1. What stands out to me about this reflection?
2. How will I use this reflection today?

End of Day Reminiscence: How did my vulnerability in leadership today create space for others' authenticity? What positive ripple effects did I notice?