Mastering the Emotional Dynamics of Feedback: A Guide to Effective Communication and Leadership

Have you ever witnessed the swift deterioration of a conversation over feedback? This episode is your key to unlocking the vault of emotional intelligence, ensuring that your next constructive critique doesn't just bounce off the walls but actually sticks. Our expert guest peels back the layers of our emotional responses to show us that when we communicate, especially in leadership, it's not just about the message but about the emotional dance of giving and receiving. We dissect the dynamics between two people, be they colleagues or a Democrat and Republican sharing a meal, and dig into the root of why emotions run high and defenses skyrocket during these exchanges.Our conversation takes a turn into the land of self-awareness and self-regulation, as we tackle strategies to reverse the react-interpret-articulate-reflect pattern that so often leads to the breakdown of productive dialogue. You'll learn a new acronym that might just become your mantra: RIAR, and see how instilling a moment of reflection can transform the feedback process from defensive to developmental. By restructuring the way we approach feedback, our guest demonstrates a powerful technique that not only fosters growth but also equips team members to proactively engage with their weaknesses and goals. If you're looking to revolutionize the way you lead, communicate, and grow your team, this episode is not to be missed.Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW service called Coach 2 YOU where leaders can assist short targeted 7 to 21 day programs to coach their employees without ANY of their own time to truly partner and assist in the coaching process. Get more info here: https://form.jotform.com/233504052497051Checkout our Approachability & Coachability series where we use a webinar-based coahcing apporoach to develop all employees to become approachable and coahcble. This leads to better teamwork for leadership and organizational culture improvementGet more info here: https://form.jotform.com/233023396805051