We're all freaked out about sharing our flaws.

We're worried that employees, investors, customers, and just about anyone else will think less of us. Maybe they won't invest, maybe they won't buy our products, or maybe they won't come to work for us.  

Sharing our flaws is terrifying. But it's also one of the most liberating things we can do not just as Founders, but as the weirdo humans we all are.

What I've learned over the years is that part of being a CEO is learning how to be comfortable sharing your flaws. In fact, sharing your flaws can actually be extremely helpful to your team because it helps them know that you're human too (which is good news because we all are).

When it comes down to it though, there are a few main reasons...