What is the importance of seeking authentic feedback to challenge self-limiting beliefs and assumptions?
Rosie explores the common misconceptions leaders often have about their value—whether it's being the fixer, the person with all the answers, or the one who always keeps everyone happy. Through a powerful exercise known as the "interview test," we learn how to ask those around us the right questions to uncover the true impact we have on others.
Tag: feedback
Rosie in My Pocket: When Others Deflect Growth Feedback
In this episode, Dr. Rosie Ward tackles the challenge of dealing with defensive reactions to growth feedback. Rosie emphasizes the importance of learning to constructively receive difficult feedback, a skill she deems vital for successful leadership and personal development. Rosie's own experiences become the focal point, offering listeners actionable steps for cultivating a culture that embraces challenging feedback. Utilizing anecdotes from her professional practice and parenting, Rosie effectively dismantles the barriers to growth, inspiring her audience to transform feedback into a catalyst for letting their "sparkle shine.”
Become a Feedback Master
How do you Become a Feedback Master?
Giving and embracing feedback in the workplace can be an intricate dance. And if you are using the sandwich method, you need to listen to this bonus episode. Nikki Lewallen Gregory and Dr. Rosie Ward share their profound understanding of feedback's powerful role in leadership development and team dynamics. The pair delve into the heart of feedback culture—where openness and the courage to speak truthfully are the cornerstones of growth. Throughout their conversation, Rosie emphasizes the need for leaders to lean into feedback as a transformative tool, framing it as a gift that encourages self-awareness and empowerment. She casts light on the practical implementation of a feedback culture through concepts such as the "square squad.”
Maximizing Our Impact as Leaders with Miriam Meima
Miriam Meima, a coach and facilitator for over 20 years, has a niche for studying the overlap between business and psychology. In this episode, Miriam and Rosie talk about setting boundaries, aligning intentions with impact, and the simple yet profound practice of acknowledging others. Miriam illustrates how we can start maximizing rather than minimizing our impact by crafting the world around us, leaving imprints on the hearts and minds of those we might never know we've touched.
Transforming Ego into Strength with Christie Garcia
Christie Garcia is a passionate and introspective thought leader whose journey began with a deep dive into the intricacies of the human ego. Recognizing the reactive and emotionally charged nature of modern life, Christie became fascinated by the unintentional behaviors, mindsets, and beliefs often unknowingly cultivated within individuals and organizations. Her curiosity was first sparked by a personal exploration of her own ego, which led to a broader understanding that these patterns were not only typical but a fundamental aspect of societal and business structures.
In this episode, Rosie and Christie discuss the imperative of showing up fully and authentically, not just for ourselves, but to create a positive ripple effect in our world. They highlight the significance of owning our actions as a pathway to a more human workplace and delve into the three ego types that Christie identifies – the complier, the protector, and the controller. If not balanced, each of these can transform from strengths to detrimental behaviors in leadership. Let’s get started!
How to Foster a Feedback Culture with Jennifer Loper
Jennifer Loper, president of a marketing agency C3, and Rosie Ward are keen on normalizing the messiness of being human. In this episode, we're going into rich dialogue on the concept of "truth with care" and why it's crucial in both our personal and professional relationships. Together, they will uncover why feedback, even if delivered clumsily, should be seen as a gift, and why avoiding giving feedback is more harmful to our relationships. They will also delve into deep conversations about being nice versus being kind, the risk of being kind, and the importance of open and clear communication.
Bridging the Gap for Effective Leadership in the Workplace with Ophelia Byers
In this episode, Rosie discusses the inner game of leadership with Ophelia Byers, CNO of Atlantic Health System and Founder & Principal of SitchRoom LLC. Together, they talk through self-awareness and owning emotions and limitations for effective leadership, aligning intentions and impact, prioritizing on-the-job growth, and supporting employees in applying their learnings. Check out this episode to understand the need for and significance of clear expectations, shared mental models, and relationship-based leadership.