Listen "06: The Feedback Illusion"
Episode Synopsis
Why Most Feedback Fails & How to Fix It Why do carefully crafted feedback conversations so often backfire? In this episode, I break down the real reasons most feedback fails – and it's not about delivery techniques or sandwich methods. Discover how identity threats, power dynamics, and past experiences transform feedback from helpful information into perceived attacks. You'll learn: Why traditional feedback approaches miss the fundamental human dynamics at play The four feedback types and their specific blind spots How to shift from feedback delivery to growth partnership Practical approaches for different stages of your feedback journey Whether you're a team leader struggling with performance conversations or a high achiever wanting to become more receptive to input, this episode offers a completely fresh approach to making feedback actually work. Episode Links: Chat with Kelly on Instagram Website Information about Ascend Email Kelly: [email protected]
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