In Leading with Dignity, Donna Hicks shares the following quote by Bren Brown: "Vulnerability is the core, the heart, the center, of meaningful human connections." Hicks and Brown make the case that vulnerability is central to truly connecting to ourselves and others. Please read this quote at face value and utilize it to help guide how you answer the prompt for this week.

1. Why is vulnerability so critical to both leadership and negotiation? Speak to both separately.

2. What barriers to vulnerability do you experience? How might your conflict style play a part in this? How might preparation help you overcome it?

3. What connections can you draw between one's willingness to be vulnerable and the willingness of others to extend trust?