Some people ask me if it’s possible for team members to be too vulnerable with one another, to leave themselves open to being hurt. My answer is no. To believe that a person on a team can be too vulnerable is really to suggest that she would be wise to withhold information about her weaknesses, mistakes, or need for help. This is almost never a good idea. Perhaps during the initial stages of team development, complete vulnerability is not a realistic expectation. But soon after, the only way for teams to build real trust is for team members to come clean about who they are, warts and all.
