Elevate Your Leadership: Mastering Powerful Feedback Conversations
Elevate Your Leadership: Mastering Powerful Feedback Conversations
Performance Mindset of Feedback
Feedback isn’t just a conversation. It’s a high-performance training ground where growth meets accountability.
Our Core Philosophy
Feedback is fuel for personal and collective elevation
Straight talk is an act of radical respect
Vulnerability is our ultimate strength training
The Anatomy of a Powerful Feedback Conversation
1. Pre-Conversation Preparation
Mental Warm-Up
Ground yourself in positive intention
Separate the person from the performance
Approach the conversation like a strategic workout
Performance Checklist
Clear objective
Specific, observable behaviors
Balanced perspective between challenge and support
2. Conversation Framework: The STRIDE Method
Space: Create a safe, distraction-free environment
Choose neutral ground
Ensure privacy
Minimize potential defensive triggers
Transparency: Lead with radical honesty
Start with clear context
Use “I” statements
Avoid accusatory language
Receive: Active listening is your primary rep
70% listening
30% speaking
Body language matters (open posture, eye contact)
Inquire: Ask powerful, growth-oriented questions
“What’s your perspective on this?”
“How do you see yourself improving?”
“What support do you need?”
Develop: Co-create an actionable path forward
Collaborative goal setting
Specific, measurable outcomes
Mutual accountability
Empowerment: Close with genuine belief in potential
Affirm their capacity for growth
Express confidence
Offer ongoing support
3. Post-Conversation Integration
Performance Tracking
Schedule follow-up check-ins
Celebrate progress
Continuously refine approach
Advanced Techniques: Straight Talk Mastery
When Conversations Get Challenging
Stay centered like in a challenging yoga pose
Breathe through resistance
Maintain compassionate directness
Red Flags to Navigate
Defensiveness
Emotional shutdown
Avoidance patterns
Communication Power Moves
“I’m committed to your growth”
“This conversation comes from a place of respect”
“Together, we’ll design your breakthrough”
Mindset Shift: Feedback as Personal Training
Feedback isn’t punishment. It’s personalized coaching for your professional and personal performance.
Your Mantra
“Every conversation is an opportunity to elevate, align, and transform.”