Think being nice and avoiding conflict makes you a better leader? Think again.

Kelcy Heringer played nice until she saw that real respect comes from honesty, not people-pleasing. Now she’s all about leveling the playing field and speaking up even when it’s uncomfortable.

Blake Lucas learned the hard way that sugarcoating feedback doesn’t help his team or his credibility. When one of his reports kept getting passed over for promotions without understanding why, he realized he was avoiding the tough conversations that really mattered.

Having managed thousands of people between them, Kelcy and Blake help us understand why dancing around and avoiding hard conversations with teammates holds everyone back. Because giving clear, helpful feedback isn’t mean. It’s real leadership.

GUEST

Kelcy Heringer
Business & Exec Accelerator

Kelcy helps high-growth companies and top-impact leaders fast-track growth. Her approach has helped 847+ people get promoted within 3-12 months, and helps hundreds of high achievers confidently grow their careers.

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HOSTS

Blake Lucas, Senior Director of Customer Experience at PatientFi

Blake oversees a dedicated team responsible for managing patient and provider inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues, and handling any unexpected challenges that come their way. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional service, he ensures that both patients and providers receive the support they need for a seamless experience.

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Andrea Watkins, VP Conversion Consulting, Studio 3 Marketing

Andrea’s journey in the aesthetics industry began as the COO of a thriving plastic surgery practice, where she gained firsthand experience in optimizing operations and driving growth. Now, as the Vice President of Conversion Coaching at Studio III, she works closely with multiple practices, providing expert guidance to accelerate their success. Passionate about equipping teams with the right tools and strategies, Andrea helps individuals excel in their roles while simultaneously enhancing overall practice performance.

Learn more about Studio III Marketing and LeadLoop CRM for plastic surgery practices and medical spas. 

Co-hosts: Andrea Watkins & Blake Lucas
Producer: Eva Sheie @ The Axis
Assistant Producers: Mary Ellen Clarkson & Hannah Burkhart
Engineering: Ian Powell
Theme music: Full Time Job, Mindme
Cover Art: Dan Childs

Practiceland is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io