The Power of Feedback: Why It’s a Practice, Not a Performance with Dr. Anthony Luévanos

In This Episode In this week’s episode of the Two Piers Podcast, we continue our series on resilient leadership with Dr. Anthony Luévanos, discussing giving and receiving feedback. We explore the real reasons why feedback is often avoided, misunderstood, or mishandled, and why treating feedback as a disciplined practice rather than a one-off performance event is essential to building trust, alignment, and growth inside any organization.What We CoverHow cultural, industry, and organizational norms impact the way feedback is exchangedWhy withholding feedback out of discomfort is not kindness — and can actually be a form of disrespectThe biggest mindset shifts needed to give feedback with clarity, humility, and purposeHow to adapt your feedback to the needs and history of the recipientWhat it looks like to receive feedback with curiosity rather than defensivenessPractical techniques for navigating the emotional intensity of feedback conversations, including the 54321 grounding methodWhy feedback is not about correction, but directionAbout Our Guest Dr. Anthony Luévanos is a researcher and practitioner who brings deep expertise from both academia and the real world of organizational systems. His work focuses on leadership learning, feedback culture, and building environments where people can grow with clarity, dignity, and purpose.Key Takeaway Feedback is not a verdict, it is a map. When delivered with intention and received with curiosity, it becomes one of the most powerful tools for organizational alignment and human development.Dr. Anthony Luévanos LinkedIn5-4-3-2-1 MethodDr. Megan Tschannen-Moran