296: Micro Motivator: How to Use a Humility Moment to Build Trust (Fast)

In this micro episode, Erin shares one of the most powerful (and wildly overlooked) tools for building trust as a new leader: the humility moment. Not just “I suck at Excel” level vulnerability, but a real, human story that opens the door for connection, honesty, and trust.

She also tells the story of failing seven actuarial exams, how that shaped her leadership style, and why ditching the old-school success rubric is actually the smartest move you can make.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

-Why trying to be perfect is killing your leadership credibility

-What a “humility moment” is (and how to find yours)

-How to use storytelling to build trust fast

Why failing early might be the best thing that ever happened to you

Whether you’re leading for the first time, managing former peers, or just trying to earn credibility quickly, this episode gives you a practical mindset shift to build trust in a way that actually works.

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.




Tweetable Comments


• “I was taught, like you and so many people, that there’s this rubric for success… and the reality is, a lot of that doesn’t matter.”

“That is the number one way to build trust-purposely mine for, be aware of, and share your humility moments.”

“As soon as you share a humility moment, especially when people don’t expect it, immediately your trust radar goes down.”