intermediate · 60–60 min
The Vulnerable Leader: Building Safety from the Top
Leaders who act perfect create fearful teams. Learn to model vulnerability to build trust.
About this session
When leaders maintain a facade of perfection, teams often respond with silence or a fear of making mistakes. This session provides a framework for leaders to share their own setbacks, shifting the team culture from defensive posturing to open problem-solving.
Why it works
By starting with the leader's own admissions, the session lowers the social risk for others to speak up. The structured process moves the conversation from abstract concepts of trust into specific, documented behaviors that the team can use to hold each other accountable.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 3-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
HR Leaders, People Ops
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for HR Leaders or external facilitators working with hr & culture teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 3 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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