90: How to give useful feedback - Specific, Timely & Constructive: with Divya Yerraguntla
Episode 90 of the NeuroConversant Leadership podcast, hosted by Jeremy Doran, titled "90: How to give useful feedback - Specific, Timely & Constructive: with Divya Yerraguntla" was published on April 3, 2025 and runs 35 minutes.
April 3, 2025 ·35m · NeuroConversant Leadership
Summary
Change management is hard! Giving feedback and accepting feedback are critical to growth...but neither one is easy.In this episode of NeuroConversant Leadership, Jeremy Doran speaks with Divya Yerraguntla, a seasoned leader in the pharmaceutical industry. They discuss the intricacies of leadership in STEM, focusing on market entry strategies, the importance of effective communication, and the challenges of change management. Divya shares her insights on delegation, feedback, and personal development, drawing parallels between her experiences as a runner and musician to her leadership style. The conversation emphasizes the significance of seeking feedback and maintaining simplicity in communication to foster better understanding and collaboration.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Leadership in STEM01:13 Advising on Market Entry for Healthcare Technologies03:11 The Long Road to Product Launch05:18 Navigating Change Management10:00 The Importance of Delegation14:18 The Gift of Feedback18:26 Lessons from Running and Music25:43 Seeking and Accepting Feedback30:14 Final Thoughts and Communication Advice34:52 Outro 3-20-24.mp4Sound Bites"Feedback is a gift.""What’s in it for you?""Keep it simple."TakeawaysChange management is challenging, especially when altering established processes.Effective delegation is crucial for leaders to focus on strategic tasks.Feedback should be specific, timely, and delivered in a constructive manner.Running teaches patience and self-improvement, essential traits for leaders.Music fosters self-reflection and patience, valuable in leadership roles.Seeking feedback from critics can lead to significant personal growth.Simplicity in communication enhances understanding and engagement.Establishing a common goal is vital for team alignment.
Episode Description
Change management is hard! Giving feedback and accepting feedback are critical to growth...but neither one is easy.
In this episode of NeuroConversant Leadership, Jeremy Doran speaks with Divya Yerraguntla, a seasoned leader in the pharmaceutical industry. They discuss the intricacies of leadership in STEM, focusing on market entry strategies, the importance of effective communication, and the challenges of change management. Divya shares her insights on delegation, feedback, and personal development, drawing parallels between her experiences as a runner and musician to her leadership style. The conversation emphasizes the significance of seeking feedback and maintaining simplicity in communication to foster better understanding and collaboration.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leadership in STEM
01:13 Advising on Market Entry for Healthcare Technologies
03:11 The Long Road to Product Launch
05:18 Navigating Change Management
10:00 The Importance of Delegation
14:18 The Gift of Feedback
18:26 Lessons from Running and Music
25:43 Seeking and Accepting Feedback
30:14 Final Thoughts and Communication Advice
34:52 Outro 3-20-24.mp4
Sound Bites
"Feedback is a gift."
"What’s in it for you?"
"Keep it simple."
Takeaways
Change management is challenging, especially when altering established processes.
Effective delegation is crucial for leaders to focus on strategic tasks.
Feedback should be specific, timely, and delivered in a constructive manner.
Running teaches patience and self-improvement, essential traits for leaders.
Music fosters self-reflection and patience, valuable in leadership roles.
Seeking feedback from critics can lead to significant personal growth.
Simplicity in communication enhances understanding and engagement.
Establishing a common goal is vital for team alignment.
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