REVERB 30: How Vulnerability Drives high Performance

REVERB 30: How Vulnerability Drives high Performance

From Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast by Andy Stanley

February 9, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how vulnerability can drive high performance and the importance of psychological safety in leadership.

If you want better ideas, healthier teams, and stronger relationships at work and at home, this episode will help you make psychological safety a leadership value. Andy and Suzy go deeper into last week’s conversation with Charles Duhigg about psychological safety. They explore why leaders are responsible for creating safe environments, how vulnerability invites vulnerability, and why curiosity—not correction—should lead difficult conversations. Recognized as one of  Forbes'  6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024  and one of the  Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs , according to  Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts , and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Andy Stanley

Guest: Suzy

Topics covered

  • vulnerability
  • psychological safety
  • leadership
  • high performance
  • team dynamics

Keywords

  • vulnerability
  • psychological safety
  • leadership
  • high performance
  • team relationships
  • curiosity
  • difficult conversations

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Organizations: Forbes, Industry Leader Magazine

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