Leadership lessons don’t need to be reserved for formal classroom and online trainings, they can be extracted from the stories we encounter every day. Join the Center for Creative Leadership’s Ren Washington and Allison Barr as they uncover and highlight the leadership lessons in today’s headlines and popular culture.
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Leadership lessons don’t need to be reserved for formal classroom and online trainings, they can be extracted from the stories we encounter every day. Join the Center for Creative Leadership’s Ren Washington and Allison Barr as they uncover and highlight the leadership lessons in today’s headlines and popular culture.
In this episode of Lead With That, Ren and Allison discuss how leaders can learn to navigate tough conversations with their teams. Amid fast-paced news cycles and constant notifications at our fingertips, handling our own thoughts and feelings about current events can feel difficult, let alone understanding those of the people around us. Yet, one of the most important responsibilities of leadership is creating a safe space for tough conversations. Whether you’re managing conflict or providing feedback, it’s crucial for leaders to foster an environment where honest and open conversations can take place, despite how uncomfortable they may be. Ren and Allison explore what leaders can learn about the importance of handling tough conversations head-on, and lead with that.
What to Explore Next:
5 Steps for Tackling Difficult Conversations - https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/5-steps-for-tackling-tough-conversations/
How to Approach Challenging Conversations – https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/how-to-approach-challenging-conversations/
What Is Active Listening?- https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/coaching-others-use-active-listening-skills/
Related Solutions:
Listening to Understand - https://www.ccl.org/leadership-solutions/leadership-topics/listen-to-understand/
Conversational Skills Training - https://www.ccl.org/leadership-solutions/leadership-coaching/coaching-skills-better-conversations-training/
Emotional Intelligence Training for Leaders - https://www.ccl.org/leadership-solutions/leadership-topics/emotional-intelligence-training/
Lead With That
Leadership lessons don’t need to be reserved for formal classroom and online trainings, they can be extracted from the stories we encounter every day. Join the Center for Creative Leadership’s Ren Washington and Allison Barr as they uncover and highlight the leadership lessons in today’s headlines and popular culture.
