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As crucial as feedback is, it is very easy to take the wrong approach and unintentionally sabotage growth and productivity. In fact, some of the most popular tools leaders are taught to use when giving feedback are destructive! In today’s podcast, we will discuss four mistakes leaders make when giving feedback and how you can correct them.

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If you want to influence someone’s behavior, you can’t just tell them what to do. You must create a dialogue and show that you value them and want the best for them. Done correctly, collaborative feedback can create a culture of productivity and innovation. On today’s podcast, we’ll discuss what collaborative feedback is, why it’s so effective, and how to use it.

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Many people misunderstand what it means to be a manager, especially a sales manager. This confusion causes many new managers to spend time on things that are unimportant, act selfishly, and avoid difficult conversations. Today we welcome Mike Weinberg back to the podcast to talk about stepping out as an entrepreneur, the pivot new leaders need to make, leading a sales team, and his new book, “The First-Time Manager: Sales.”

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Great leaders know how to choose the method of feedback that is most likely to get the results they desire. When you are facing situations where you cannot afford to be misunderstood, direct feedback is your most valuable tool. However, it can come with some drawbacks and needs to be used in combination with empathy to be effective. Today, we will discuss when and how to utilize direct feedback. 

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Many of our most important learnings and career gains have come from meaningful feedback. Yet, as leaders, we are often uncomfortable with delivering feedback despite its importance. We hesitate, procrastinate until the annual review, or simply avoid it altogether. Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss the wrong beliefs leaders have about feedback and the mindset shifts that will help you stop avoiding feedback.

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Leaders know feedback is valuable, so why do so few do it frequently? Best-in-class leaders use ongoing conversations to deliver energizing feedback that celebrates successes, provides opportunities for improvement, and calibrates performance. Improving your company’s use of feedback will improve employee engagement and reduce turnover. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss the wrong mindsets leaders have toward feedback, what your employees really want, and how to use feedback to create robust business results.

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Internships can get a bad rap, but done correctly, they can add tremendous value to your company and to your interns. Today I’m joined by my two children to talk to them about their experience as interns over the summer and what their advice would be to people who are hoping to make the most of an internship or first job.

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When you became a leader, what kind of training did you receive? Most managers make the mistake of assuming that a high-performing employee will automatically know how to replicate their success in their team. Unfortunately, new leaders tend to become frustrated and disengaged because they are not equipped to manage the demands of leadership. In today’s episode, we outline the five areas senior leaders must focus on when onboarding new leaders. We’ll also give you a list of resources that will help you, or the leaders you manage, develop stronger leadership skills. 

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Have you ever felt like you were in a rut? The key to making progress again is to invest time and energy into strategic thinking. Many leaders overlook this tool because they are caught up in their day-to-day challenges and struggle to set aside time to prepare for the future. Today on the Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss the power of strategic thinking to help you navigate complexity, make informed decisions, and drive your organization toward success.

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Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Have you ever asked yourself, “Is all this pressure really worth it?” The responsibility of making difficult decisions and inspiring others during uncertain times can feel overwhelming. However, adding a few simple reflective practices to your daily routine can help you maintain a positive perspective. In this episode, we will discuss a topic that often goes unspoken—the heaviness of leadership and the perspective needed to manage it.