In this episode of Traps and Tricks, Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford explore two leadership challenges that often go hand in hand: criticism and emotions.

Why do leaders become defensive when receiving feedback? What happens when emotions are ignored in the workplace? And how can leaders respond with empathy while still maintaining accountability?

Melanie and Mel discuss how criticism can be valuable information, the impact of emotional awareness on team performance, and practical ways leaders can build stronger relationships through curiosity, compassion, and better communication.

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