The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Leadership isnât about titles, authority, or having all the answersâitâs about being intentional.
If youâre ready to move from managing tasks to empowering people, youâre in the right place.
Each week, host Cyndi Wentland, founder of Intentionaleaders, shares actionable tools, real-world stories, and fresh perspectives to help you grow into the confident, respected leader you aspire to be. Youâll learn how to handle tough conversations, inspire trust, build stronger teams, and lead with purpose without burning out in the process.
Whether youâre a first-time manager, seasoned executive, or small business owner, the Intentional Leaders Podcast will help you develop the mindset and skills to create impact that lasts.
Tune in, grow intentionally, and become the kind of leader your teamâand your lifeâdeserve.
The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
How to Gracefully Receive Feedback and Turn It Into Growth
In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the concept that "Feedback is a Gift" đâa valuable opportunity for personal and professional growth. However, receiving feedback can often trigger defensive reactions, hindering our development.
Common Defensive Reactions:
- Flight: Denying or avoiding the feedback.
- Fight: Becoming aggressive or confrontational.
- Awkwardness: Using humor or invalidation to deflect.
These responses can prevent us from fully benefiting from the insights offered.
Strategies for Embracing Feedback:
- Pause and Breathe: Take a moment to process the information before responding.
- Observe Your Thoughts: Notice any immediate reactions and set them aside to focus on the message.
- Seek Understanding: Ask clarifying questions to ensure you comprehend the feedback fully.
- Express Gratitude: Acknowledge the effort someone took to provide you with constructive insights.
By approaching feedback with openness and appreciation, we can transform it into a powerful tool for continuous learning and improvement.
Tune in to discover how to handle feedback gracefully and turn it into a catalyst for your personal and professional development.
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Ambitious leaders know that real leadership goes far beyond titlesâitâs about developing the clarity and mindset to guide others with confidence. In this podcast, youâll explore what todayâs leaders truly need, from navigating everyday problem solving to handling tough moments of workplace conflict with steadiness and respect. Episodes dive into setting healthy workplace boundaries, strengthening workplace collaboration, and building the emotional intelligence and emotional agility that make leadership sustainable. Whether youâre managing a growing team or refining your voice as a decision-maker, youâll find insights that help you cultivate a resilient growth mindset and elevate your impact.