Richard Walsh and Laura Watson explore the transformative power of feedback in leadership. Laura shares her career journey, emphasizing the synergy between leadership and business coaching. They discuss challenges in internal promotions, the importance of continuous learning, and hiring for cultural fit. The conversation highlights effective feedback delivery, behavior awareness, and managing a multi-generational workplace. They tackle leadership resistance to change, personal roadblocks, and the transition from owner to leader. The episode delves into psychedelics' role in leadership transformation and mental health. Strategies for overcoming delegation fears and the value of open-minded leadership are shared.

(0:00) Introduction and Importance of Feedback in Leadership

(1:36) Guest Laura Watson: Background and Career Journey

(4:07) Leadership and Business Coaching Synergy

(6:00) Training Challenges in Internal Promotions

(7:04) The Leader's Journey of Self-Improvement

(10:08) Embracing Continuous Learning in Leadership

(12:38) Hiring for Attitude and Cultural Fit

(17:19) Balancing Feedback: Constructive vs. Positive

(20:39) Effective Feedback Delivery Techniques

(22:56) Behavior Awareness and Leadership Impact

(24:13) The Importance of Defined Leadership Standards

(25:25) Multi-Generational Workplace Management

(26:19) Tackling Leadership Resistance to Change

(28:09) Personal Roadblocks in Leadership Development

(31:11) Transitioning from Owner to Leader

(34:19) Addressing Core Leadership Issues

(38:15) Psychedelics and Leadership Transformation

(44:25) Psychedelics for Mental Health and Leadership Enhancement

(50:11) Agency, Efficiency, and Performance Leveraging

(52:20) Delegation Fears and Leadership Impact

(53:37) The Art of Effective Delegation Conversations

(54:11) The Value of Open-Minded Leadership

(55:05) Connecting with Laura Watson

(56:05) Episode Recap and Actionable Advice

(56:48) Closing Remarks and Sponsor Message: Grit to Lead