“Often folks just need to be heard, and oftentimes it's not about you or something you did wrong, or even something that's inside of your control.” - Sage 

 

In episodes 7 and 9 I talked about the first two themes I’ve noticed that will improve your ability to lead well. Today, we're tackling the third theme… and it’s a tricky one. Our focus is on non-defensiveness—mastering the art of receiving feedback without taking it personally. 

 

Key takeaways from today’s Pep Talk:

Being a “punching bag” for angry parents.

How do you, as a leader, handle input? 

How do you give input?

What if the feedback you are receiving is actually more of an attack?

 

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