“Thank You for Saying The Hard Thing Now” on Lifelong Learning and Leadership with President Deana Porterfield

"Thank You for Saying the Hard Thing Now" – on Lifelong Learning and Leadership. In this must-listen episode, the art of life long learning and leadership takes center stage as President Deana Porterfield and Dr. Rob McKenna dive into leadership lessons that everyone needs to hear. Here are just three of many takeaways: Mastering Tough Conversations: Learn the secret to surviving a challenging conversation without blowing up! President Porterfield emphasizes the importance of being open to feedback, expressing concerns productively, and keeping the dialogue going—even when it gets uncomfortable. Own Your Role: This episode shows why leadership is about learning to "manage up" rather than seeking a place to complain—own your role, and navigate up the chain with maturity. Openness is Key to Growth: Want to grow as a leader? You need to be open to self-awareness. President Porterfield reveals why mentorship and development only work when you're willing to own your weaknesses and take accountability for your actions. This episode is a game-changer for anyone looking to sharpen their leadership skills and face hard truths head-on! Don’t miss it! For more on Seattle Pacific University visit: https://spu.edu/ For more on WiLD Leaders visit: https://www.wildleaders.org/ Let's connect to explore how you can use the WiLD Trust Index to measure and nurture trust in your own organization. Click here for more on the WiLD Trust Index: https://www.wildleaders.org/wild-trust-index #LeadershipSkills #ToughConversations #ProfessionalGrowth #MentorshipMatters #OwnYourRole #Whole #Intentional #Leader #Development #Trust #WildTrustPlatform #SPU #Podcast