Leading with Vulnerability

Vulnerability is doing something that exposes yourself to uncertainty, potential risk or emotional harm. In the workplace being vulnerable creates a healthy and open work environment, where employees feel free to share ideas and challenges. Leading with vulnerability is being a leader who intentionally opens themselves up to the potential of emotional harm but takes action to create a positive outcome.

We know how important collaboration, trust, and connection are in the workplace. As a leader, you want to promote those values—but it’s hard. Because in order to create that type of culture, you need to be honest—and vulnerable—with your team.

Vulnerable leaders are like quiet observers who are very in touch with the emotional pulse of the space they’re in. Authenticity comes from vulnerability. Vulnerability is a skill that can be learned. And it’s worth it. Having the courage to be vulnerable will make you a better leader, colleague, and employee.

Our speaker, Deborah Jeffries, has designed this program to offer you (or take back to others) ideas on how to be more vulnerable as a leader, how to respond when others are vulnerable, and the benefits vulnerability can change a team for the better.

About Our Speaker

Deborah Jeffries, SHRM-CP, PHR, CPC, serves as the Vice President for HR Answers, Inc. With over 30 years in human resources, she is passionate about the employee experience and helping supervisors who are the foundation of every organization achieve success from within.

Growing up she learned and heard many message from her elders. One was never talk to strangers. When she was in elementary school, and she got her progress reports (aka report card) and every time one came out from every teacher there was a note “Deborah talks too much in class”. Well teachers look at her now….look at what she does for a living….She talks all day to strangers and having fun!!!

As a consultant and trainer Deborah works with organizations on the essential business skills. She has over 50 different categories of programming she conducts each year. Deborah thrives on developing people into their best selves. She has taught courses to thousands of individuals seeking to improve as supervisors.

Deborah’s goal is to engage, motivate and encourage her program participants toward self-improvement and self-reflection as they build up their skills to become part of a team that creates a great place to work. Clients comment on her no-nonsense practical approach, her energy, and her positive attitude. Those that know Deborah describe her as energetic with a quirky sense of humor, a passion for learning, and a contagious laugh.

If you want the more formal stuff, feel free to hop on the HR Answers website to learn more or her LinkedIn page. https://hranswers.com/staff/

Deborah Jeffries, SHRM-CP, PHR, CPC | LinkedIn

When Deborah isn’t in front of a classroom presenting, she loves her down time. She fills her time reading, arts and crafts, reality TV (don’t judge) and gardening. Deborah likes growing her own food (BIG blueberries and strawberries among other fruits and vegetables). She has her own rain barrel, composting ball, has solar panels installed at her house. The house was off the grid for 6+ months last year! Her favorite letter is M....why? Because she is Married (33 yrs.), a Mom, a Seattle Mariners fan, Ford Mustang is her car of choice, is a Mickey Mouse fan and if you are looking for a friend for life, just supply Deborah with M&M’s and a Mocha Frappacino!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

400 NE Baker St, 400 Northeast Baker Street, McMinnville, United States