Fireside Chat – Sam Ghods
summary
A founder recounts firing a misaligned VP and then getting five days straight of candid criticism revealing habits—playing favorites, not listening—that people never voiced before. A third‑party executive coach spends 10–15 hours interviewing colleagues and delivers pages of actionable feedback. Practical fixes: deploy regular one‑on‑ones, thank and pause when receiving critique, share context for decisions, practice the Crucial Conversations techniques and model vulnerability so teammates start to give honest, timely feedback.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00Start
- 1:37Overview
- 5:55Executive Coach
- 22:15How Do You Make Sure You Control Your Emotions When People Provide Feedback How
- 29:31Lead by Example
- 30:10Who Is Your Executive Coach
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