As a leader, have you ever found yourself feeling attacked when a colleague is providing critical feedback? This month’s aspiring leader, Alana Gilliam, shares how she struggles to feel comfortable and confident in crucial conversations.
In this Episode, we discuss:
- A challenge Alana shares in her leadership experience
- Importance of emotional intelligence for leaders and complexity in giving and receiving feedback
- Resources for engaging in important and effective conversations
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About Alana Gilliam:
She is a 6th grade math teacher and team leader in Bentonville, Arkansas. She just started her 11th year teaching, and is currently working on her specialist degree in educational leadership. Alana has a passion for supporting both students and teachers in meeting the diverse needs of students.
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- Blog: inspiringinjuniorhigh.blogspot.com
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Resources from the Episode
- Crucial Conversations
- Radical Candor Blog: https://www.radicalcandor.com/
- Emotional Intelligence 2.0
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