Listen "Minisode 32: How to Manage Difficult Conversations"
Episode Synopsis
"Look, I do have some constructive feedback for you... I don't want the answer right then and there because it will be likely emotional and defensive. I want them to go away and stew on that topic for a couple of days, and then let's sit down and have a conversation." - Ed RobertoIn this episode, Ed and Adel talk about:How to properly vet a startup's culture in an interview by asking questions that go beyond salary and benefits.The key behavioral questions every leader should ask to understand a candidate's true personality under stress.A 3-step playbook for giving difficult, constructive feedback in a way that avoids defensiveness and builds trust.Why a serious conversation deserves 100% of your undivided attention to be valuable.Chapters / Show Notes:00:00 - Introduction00:50 - How to Spot Alarming Signs in a CEO During an Interview02:30 - Going Beyond the Paycheck: What to Ask For in an Opportunity03:20 - Probing Questions to Uncover a Startup's True Culture05:20 - A Manager's Role: Ask Candidates Where They Want to Be in 3 Years06:20 - Behavioral Questions to Ask to Understand a Candidate's Character07:20 - How to Handle Receiving Constructive Criticism08:30 - The Playbook: How to Give Difficult Feedback Effectively10:30 - Why a Serious Conversation Demands 100% AttentionListen, Watch & Follow:🎧 Listen to The MentorEd Show on Spotify & other platforms: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NMOJapcl4JQUTsvTwfaUH?si=8108c9fb34b44cda 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more unscripted lessons on building and scaling your business: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2gKrx_-cmCctiPxTrOUkKA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mentor.ed.podcast/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mentored-show/Learn More:SAUS here: https://sausleadership.com/Ed Roberto's Profile: https://www.a8innovation.com/our-team/ed-robertoAdel Hameed's Profile: https://www.a8innovation.com/our-team/adel-hameedThe MentorEd Show is an A8 strategy Original Podcast.
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