This week on the Manager Track podcast, we're tackling a moment nearly every leader will face: receiving hard-to-hear feedback. Not the kind you can brush off or fix with a quick tweak, but the kind that hits a nerve, stirs up emotion, and sticks in your head.

What you do next matters more than you think. In this episode, Ramona walks through what happens in your brain when criticism lands, and why your reaction in the moment-and afterward-can shape how others see you as a leader, sometimes more than the behavior that led to the feedback in the first place.

You'll hear practical tools, exact phrases to use, and a clear framework to help you:

• Stay grounded in the moment, even when the feedback stings
• Turn a tough conversation into a growth opportunity
• Avoid common traps that quietly damage your reputation over time

Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

• Episode 214 - 3 Feedback Models Every Leadership Should Master
• Episode 129 - Creating a Feedback Culture - With Harrison Kim

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

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