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The Power of Secrets

Avatar for Sarah Withee Sarah Withee
October 01, 2016
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The Power of Secrets

Secrets can be scary if they get out. That's the very feeling I had when I wrote a Medium post revealing my biggest secret, which was read by thousands.

In this talk, I will share the story of how and why I came to share this secret with the world. I'll also talk about how sharing this ultimately made me a better teammate, developer, and person, and how it had the complete opposite reaction than I expected. Through these experiences, I’ll share my insights on why being more open benefits you and your team.

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Sarah Withee

October 01, 2016
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  1. % “I know vulnerability is kind of the core of

    shame and fear and our struggle for worthiness, but it appears that it’s also the birthplace of joy, of creativity, of belonging, of love.” - Brené Brown “The Power of Vulnerability” @geekygirlsarah #alterconf
  2. @geekygirlsarah #alterconf You can be that friend that they can

    share with. You can offer that as a gift to them.