Summary:

Dr. Jim interviews Bryan Power, Head of People at Nextdoor, about getting people ready to lead. They discuss the importance of feedback and how leaders can create a culture of kind and candid feedback. Bryan shares Nextdoor's feedback loop program, which allows team members to give and receive feedback in a structured and facilitated way. This program has been successful in helping teams reset and improve their working relationships. Tune in to learn more about building high-performing teams and developing effective leaders.

Key Takeaways:

• Effective and fast-track leadership development heavily relies on giving and receiving feedback.
• Constructive feedback should always be kind and candid, avoiding both outright harshness and vagueness.
• Leadership preparedness expands beyond discussions – it requires systems and processes for practical application.

Chapters:

0:00:00

Introduction to the topic of getting people ready to lead

0:00:40

Dr. Jim welcomes Brian Power, Head of People at Nextdoor

0:01:03

Brian Power shares his background and experience in the tech industry

0:02:15

Brian Power discusses how his recruiting experience informs his team-building approach

0:03:51

The importance of feedback in preparing individuals for leadership roles

0:04:40

Elements of good feedback and how it should be delivered

0:06:06

Nextdoor's "feedback loop" program for team-based feedback

0:07:21

Importance of building systems and processes for practicing leadership skills

0:07:26

Dr. Jim and Brian Power discuss how to continue the conversation

0:07:59

Final thoughts on the importance of intentional practice for bridging the strategy-execution gap

Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Bryan Power: linkedin.com/in/bryanpower

Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda



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