Most Leaders Avoid This Skill — And It's Costing You

Great leadership advice rarely comes from textbooks. More often, it comes from a single moment, a hard conversation, or a piece of feedback that changes how someone sees themselves as a leader.In this special compilation episode of the Badass Leaders Podcast, Angela Gill Nelms brings together powerful moments from past conversations with founders, executives, and leadership experts to explore the advice that has shaped their leadership journeys.From learning how one conversation can alter the course of a career, to navigating criticism about communication style, to understanding how leaders build connection and resolve conflict, this episode highlights the real-world lessons that leaders carry with them for decades.You’ll hear insights on how courageous communication strengthens leadership, why curiosity and empathy are essential in team culture, and how great leaders learn to turn feedback, conflict, and uncertainty into growth.Guests Highlighted in this Episode: Aimee: https://youtu.be/Ukjz6NJJfUI?si=5yzQQ0AJNaeoDyg8 Barrie: Coming soon!Bud: https://youtu.be/DMA1L2B5xsM?si=srmjuQMitsuHnMem Catharine: https://youtu.be/dQl8Pf0T8Og?si=K3T_4e2FSohZZQfY Cathleen: https://youtu.be/A1FVVQ1hmi4?si=3hL9HjSPJwbggHgB Eric: https://youtu.be/mMCg-aW8eoQ?si=i5JmIHei6gLUe6j5 Jonathan: https://youtu.be/KPxqtHuO03A?si=zk3OhvO_mTxcHkRp Crystal: https://youtu.be/kKnJMK_BP7w?si=ryuh_2GX7yu2-KD7 The discussion also tackles questions…How can one conversation change the trajectory of a career?What should leaders do when they’re labeled “too aggressive” or “too direct”?How do effective leaders handle workplace conflict before it escalates?What leadership habits help teams feel heard, valued, and understood?How can leaders create stronger connections with their teams without becoming a therapist?What role does curiosity play in leadership and decision-making?How can leaders build courage to speak their truth in difficult environments?What advice do experienced leaders wish they had received earlier in their careers?Themes:Leadership development through real-world experiencesCourageous communication in leadershipNavigating feedback and perception as a leaderThe power of influence and meaningful conversationsConflict resolution and leadership curiosityBuilding human connection in professional environmentsGrowth mindset and personal leadership evolutionProductionProduced by: The AGN GroupHost: Angela Gill NelmsProducer: Katie HartTagline: Be Brave. Be Badass.Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.comAbout The AGN Group:At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. www.TheAGNGroup.com.Social Media Channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2Want to be a Podcast Guest?If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, read more here: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/be-our-guest/