## Definition - Vulnerability is the emotion that we experience during times of uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. ([Location 782](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B09DTJM18Q&location=782)) - There is no courage without vulnerability. Courage requires the willingness to lean into uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. ([Location 794](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B09DTJM18Q&location=794)) ## Social aspects - most of us were raised to believe that being vulnerable is being weak. This sets up an unresolvable tension for most of us, because we were also raised to be brave. - If we can’t handle uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure in a way that aligns with our values and furthers our organisational goals, we can’t lead. ([Location 798](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B09DTJM18Q&location=798)) - ==Vulnerability is the first thing we look for in other people, and the last thing we want to show them about ourselves==. ## Leadership - This links to Sinek's view that [[Leadership is emancipation]] is just about looking after people in short and long term. - Of course leadership is about capability and competence, and not personality,