I was in a Zoom meetup with eight people yesterday. One person said, “I feel a little vulnerable mentioning this, but ... ”

What followed was an engaging conversation that resonated deeply with most of the callers. Her willingness to be vulnerable created space for a beautiful discussion.

It’s probably a coin toss whether she was going to bring up the topic or keep it to herself.

Thankfully, she shared.

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Brené Brown famously speaks and writes about the power of vulnerability.

It makes for excellent TED talk material, but it’s even more magical when you see firsthand what doors vulnerability can unlock.