The best leaders are vulnerable.

Courage and showing vulnerability—sharing hopes, fears, and concerns—is part of being an authentic leader.

It builds trust and encourages a culture of openness and continuous learning.

• Trust within an organization fosters trust with customers and stakeholders.
• Empowered leaders take initiative, driving organizational speed and resilience.
• Humility and authenticity from leaders make team members feel safe to innovate.

How can you achieve this?

• Share your own hopes, fears, and concerns with your team.
• Encourage open communication and continuous learning.
• Embrace failure as a learning opportunity.

The most successful leaders do not pretend to have all the answers. They, too, are constantly learning and growing.