In This Episode
In this week’s episode of the Two Piers Podcast, we continue our series on resilient leadership with Dr. Anthony Luévanos, discussing giving and receiving feedback. We explore the real reasons why feedback is often avoided, misunderstood, or mishandled, and why treating feedback as a disciplined practice rather than a one-off performance event is essential to building trust, alignment, and growth inside any organization.

What We Cover

• How cultural, industry, and organizational norms impact the way feedback is exchanged
• Why withholding feedback out of discomfort is not kindness — and can actually be a form of disrespect
• The biggest mindset shifts needed to give feedback with clarity, humility, and purpose
• How to adapt your feedback to the needs and history of the recipient
• What it looks like to receive feedback with curiosity rather than defensiveness
• Practical techniques for navigating the emotional intensity of feedback conversations, including the 54321 grounding method
• Why feedback is not about correction, but direction

About Our Guest
Dr. Anthony Luévanos is a researcher and practitioner who brings deep expertise from both academia and the real world of organizational systems. His work focuses on leadership learning, feedback culture, and building environments where people can grow with clarity, dignity, and purpose.

Key Takeaway
Feedback is not a verdict, it is a map. When delivered with intention and received with curiosity, it becomes one of the most powerful tools for organizational alignment and human development.

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