Simon Sinek on How to Show Vulnerability as a Leader

Question 1

Occupy a position

Answer 1

verbal phrase

To hold a position (in a company/government)

_{We expect him to occupy the position of CFO next year.}

_{She has been occupying that position for several months now.}

Question 2

Whisper

Answer 2

noun / verb

To speak very softly

_{Please whisper our new financial results to me.}

_{She was speaking to me in a whisper.}

Question 3

Amplified

Answer 3

adjective

Something is made bigger

_{When you are hung over everything is amplified.}

_{Her tone was amplified as a result of her emotions.}

Question 4

Sarcastic

Answer 4

adjective

Using irony to mock / convey contempt

_{I tend to make a lot of sarcastic comments when I’m in a bad mood.}

_{She likes to crack sarcastic jokes once in a while.}

Question 5

Panic ensues

Answer 5

verbal phrase

Panic spreads quickly and dramatically from one person to another

_{After the president’s death panic ensued across the country.}

_{I think panic will ensue if you make this announcement now.}

Question 6

Vulnerability

Answer 6

noun

Being exposed to being attacked / injured

_{I think we’re going to see a lot of vulnerability amongst the elderly this year.}

_{I sensed some vulnerability in her voice.}

Question 7

Admit

Answer 7

verb

To confess that something is true

_{He admitted that he made a mistake eventually.}

_{I have to admit that this proposal makes me somewhat uncomfortable.}

Question 8

Tested

Answer 8

verb

To be dealing with many challenges

_{I think we’re being tested through this pandemic period.}

_{That experience really tested me.}

Question 9

Lean on someone

Answer 9

verbal phrase

To depend on someone

_{He has been leaning on his family for too long.}

_{I’m going to have to lean on you for the remainder of this project.}

Question 10

Keep someone in the loop

Answer 10

verbal phrase

To keep someone informed / up to date

_{Please keep me in the loop with any new developments.}

_{I will keep you in the loop via email.}

Question 11

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