In this episode, Mark McFatridge interviews Ali Merchant, Principal L&D Consultant and Executive Coach at All-In Manager, about the critical leadership skill of having difficult conversations. Ali shares how avoiding discomfort damages relationships, while leaning into compassionate candor builds trust, accountability, and stronger team performance. He also provides practical frameworks for delivering feedback effectively and emphasizes the importance of balancing empathy with accountability to help leaders and teams grow.

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