{"id":167817,"date":"2025-09-05T11:05:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T09:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/factorial-play\/videos\/should-a-good-leader-show-vulnerability\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T14:58:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:58:40","slug":"should-a-good-leader-show-vulnerability","status":"publish","type":"factorial_video","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/factorial-play\/videos\/should-a-good-leader-show-vulnerability\/","title":{"rendered":"Should a good leader show vulnerability?"},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_video_type":"highlight","_related_series":167174,"_related_episode":167269,"_related_season":0,"_video_source":"vimeo","_youtube_video_id":"","_vimeo_video_id":"1113301591","_speaker_id":167144,"_video_description":"Effective leadership is grounded in vulnerability, self-awareness, and courage, as emphasized by Etienne Ageneau. At \u00c9clat RH, he highlights the importance of courageous management, attentive management, and heartfelt management\u2014values essential for fostering a positive team environment and promoting open communication. A good leader must not only know themselves but also prioritize the collective interests of the organization while making decisions amidst uncertainty. By demonstrating emotional intelligence and valuing each team member's contributions, leaders can enhance team dynamics and support individual career plans. This approach aligns with the core values of the company and promotes a culture of psychological safety. According to Etienne Ageneau, a successful manager balances personal authenticity with the organization's performance goals. 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