Vulnerability reflects a specific kind of behavior and attitude in trust-building. It differs from both being easily readable and openness. Being easily readable is primarily about my emotions and behavior. Being open is primarily about my thoughts and intentions. Being vulnerable is about the consequences to me when you do not honor my request. In vulnerability, I need to learn to make requests in such a way that the employee knows what the adverse consequences are for me—as well as the positive ones—if they do not honor my request. I’m talking about adverse consequences that happen to me,
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