How to Be Vulnerable Without Freaking Out Your Team

Leaders should be honest-but if you show too much fear and anxiety, you'll destabilize people. Here, six leaders share what they've learned about finding that balance.

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1/ Ask for help (and acknowledge you need it).

"Last year, I was really stressed about our performance and felt like I was in it alone. During a meeting, I was very vulnerable and told my team I needed support and solutions from them. I also acknowledged that I had not always been open to receiving that support and external feedback, and I would change my behavior to make others more comfortable taking on more of a leadership role." -AMIRA RASOOL, founder and CEO, The Folklore Group

2/ Speak with purpose, not just emotion.