Receiving Feedback Without Getting Defensive

Maurice discusses how receiving feedback without defensiveness improves professional growth and leadership. This episode provides strategies for hearing tough truths while maintaining confidence and credibility, crucial for effective communication and team building. Learn why emotional discipline is a leadership skill and how it transforms conflict into clarity. In This Episode: 00:00 The Threat of Feedback 01:41 Why Feedback Puts Us on Edge 04:13 Feedback as Information, Not Attack 06:32 Why Defensiveness Matters 08:09 Growth vs. Protection in Feedback 09:50 Join the WIN Inner Circle Key Takeaways: Understand defensiveness as a natural, but costly, reaction to feedback. Separate intent from impact to choose progress over pride. Hear feedback as information to replace conflict with clarity. Build trust and create safer environments by staying composed under critique. Reflect on feedback to distinguish between growth opportunities and protective responses. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-will-nevr-work-podcast--4097623/support. #ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, Chism Group LLC, or its affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. References to products, services, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement unless specifically stated.