No Bullsh!t Leadership

348. How To Overcome Your Fear Of Feedback

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Apr 29, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Career-Making Feedback Humbling Moment

  • Early in his career Martin Moore yelled at a direct report and told her to 'get out of the way' if she couldn't do the job.
  • Her quiet apology made him realize he had failed to set expectations and promised never to repeat it.
INSIGHT

One-On Conversations Decide Leadership

  • One-on-one conversations are the primary arena where leaders win or lose against conflict aversion.
  • They're easy to avoid because no one else usually knows when you skip them.
INSIGHT

Why Leaders Avoid Tough Conversations

  • Our reptile brain seeks acceptance and drives rationalizations to avoid conflict.
  • Common excuses (escalation, demotivation, insufficient evidence) keep leaders from giving necessary feedback.
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