Vulnerability Builds Real Connections | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 2m

Thirty-five years after her first day at Harvard Business School, Grace Ueng returned—not as a student, but as a professor leading her own reunion class. What began as a nostalgic trip turned into a powerful lesson: vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s the bridge to deeper connection. Inspired by Professor Leslie John’s research, Ueng shared her own struggles with depression and the loss of a classmate, sparking raw, honest conversations that transformed the session. Her classmates echoed the impact: real stories, not just facts, created engagement and trust. Ueng’s journey—from hiding her inner…