Leadership on Tap: Leading with Heart - The Power (and Peril) of Vulnerability

Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up when we have no control over the outcome.

But here's the leadership challenge: When does authentic transparency build trust, and when does it undermine confidence? In this interactive session, Andi Graham guides us through the nuanced art of leading with heart while maintaining the discernment that effective leadership requires.

Through meaningful table discussions and a hands-on exploration, you'll discover how vulnerability becomes a leadership superpower when practiced with intention - and learn to recognize when sharing crosses the line from authentic to oversharing.

What to expect?

• A simple exercise exploring what you choose to share (and not share) with your team
• Quick personal assessment of your own resilience patterns and boundary health
• Small-table discussions about moments when vulnerability made a leader more inspiring
• Honest conversation about the real challenges of authentic leadership

Takeaways

• Vulnerability is strength when practiced with purpose - Authenticity builds trust, but leaders must balance transparency with discernment
• Resilience doesn't mean endurance at all costs - Leaders thrive when they pair toughness with flexibility, avoiding burnout while modeling healthy boundaries
• Leadership is showing up consistently - Even in times of crisis, the simple act of presence and honesty creates stability for teams and communities

Who's welcome?
Everyone! Whether you're leading in for-profit, non-profit, academia, community organizations, or entrepreneurship – or simply curious about leadership – you're welcomed to join us.

Location: Mojo Coworking
Parking: Street parking is free after 6pm
Beverages: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Pro tip: Bring a bottle for the onsite water refill station