Dare to Lead Flashcards
Is vulnerability a weakness?
No, it is in fact an essential asset for innovation.
What is vulnerability?
Vulnerability is a universal human emotion that we feel when we expose ourselves to others and during times of risk and uncertainty. For example, how you feel after getting rejected or getting laid off. How you feel when you run your first business.
What are some feelings when feeling vulnerable?
Feelings of anxiety, uncertainty and a desire for self-protection.
Are acts of courage possible without vulnerability?
No, acts of courage are not possible without first putting yourself in a vulnerable position.
Why is vulnerability a cornerstone of human innovation and creativity?
Because there is so much uncertainty in the creative process. This is because successful innovation requires a healthy dose of failure along the way. Therefore, cultures that equate vulnerability as a weakness won’t produce new ideas and fresh perspectives.
Does truth hurts?
Yes, but courageous leaders give and solicit honest feedback.
Do leaders give honest feeback?
Leaders don’t avoid honest and confrontational conversations beacuse it makes them uncomftorable. Communicate clearly to your subordinates about their feelings and fears.
Why is it important to communicate clearly about subordinates’ feelings and fears?
Otherwise, we can expect to spend even more time attempting to manage the workforce’s unproductive and ineffective behavior.
Things to do when you hear from someones’ true feelings and/or feedback?
Concentrate on listening to others concerns, take many pauses to think and to formulate a thoughtful response.
The modern workspace can often feel like a gladatorial arena.
A battle for supremacy that requires plenty of blood, sweat and tears.
How can we find strength that motivate us to get back up again and keep daring to give it our all?
Our values inform our judgments about what is most important in our lives. Have clarity about what those values are. Have a North Star that can guide you during times of uncertainty and vulnerability.
What are your key values?
Courage, faith, memories of loved ones and giving back to society. What else? Let them guide your behavior.
Is trust important in relationships?
Trust is an important and multifaceted aspect of our working relationships
What is BRAVING?
Is an acronym that can be a useful way to take inventory on areas that can improve on working relationship with subordinates.
B in B-raving stands for?
Boundaries. Respect others’ boundaries. Ask whether something is ok and if the other person feels comfortable in saying no.
