The power of vulnerability

I was recently forwarded an excellent twenty-minute video on the power of vulnerability. I highly recommend spending some time considering what social researcher Brene Brown has discovered in the whole realm of human connection. With both humor and sincerity she drew me into some real thinking and wondering and praying. Vulnerability plays such a necessary role in the leadership work of...


...building trust among those with whom one works and leads and follows. At the core of Brown's work are the questions:

  • "How do we learn to embrace our vulnerabilities and imperfections so that we can engage in our lives from a place of authenticity and worthiness?" 
  • "How do we cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection that we need to recognize that we are enough – that we are worthy of love, belonging, and joy?"

I found myself wondering:how does this all fit with our formation as individuals and communities into Christlikeness? Let me know what you think after you watch it. Blessings...





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Posted by John Fernstrum on
Rob-
I love the connection between research, the Biblical story, and our own story in discussing vulnerability. May it be so for our communities of faith. The non believers want authenticity.

Thanks for sharing!
Posted by robloane on
I agree John. I love the part of how effective leaders recognize the necessity of vulnerability -- the risk of vulnerability is always there, but some are able to see the great possibility and value of trust and understanding that grows out of such vulnerability. We do want authenticity...
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