Sometimes, vulnerability can open up many opportunities for you, whether it is techniques to help with managing emotions or better understanding where your scores could likely have come from. You explained that having an empathetic leader could help you build strong relationships with them and overall allow you to have more success within your professional position. I think often times, managers get stuck in a power trip rather than realizing that their subordinates are people just like they are. Creating that understanding and going out of your way to be sure they feel appreciated are essential strategies for creating devoted subordinates