Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous... I define vulnerability as emotional risk, exposure, uncertainty. It fuels our daily lives.

Vulnerability is not weakness, and the uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure we face every day are not optional. Our only choice is a question of engagement. Our willingness to own and engage with our vulnerability determines the depth of our courage and the clarity of our purpose; the level to which we protect ourselves from being vulnerable is a measure of our fear and disconnection.

Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.

You cannot shame or belittle people into changing their behaviors.

Perfectionism is self destructive simply because there's no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal.

Cool is the emotional straightjacket. It makes us less available for connection which makes us less equipped for leadership roles.

Empathy doesn't require that we have the exact same experiences as the person sharing their story with us...Empathy is connecting with the emotion that someone is experiencing, not the event or the circumstance.