As a leader, have you ever found yourself feeling attacked when a colleague is providing critical feedback? This month’s aspiring leader, Alana Gilliam, shares how she struggles to feel comfortable and confident in crucial conversations.


In this Episode, we discuss:

A challenge Alana shares in her leadership experience
Importance of emotional intelligence for leaders and complexity in giving and receiving feedback
Resources for engaging in important and effective conversations

About Alana Gilliam:


She is a 6th grade math teacher and team leader in Bentonville Arkansas. She just started her 11th year teaching, and is currently working on her specialist degree in educational leadership. Alana has a passion for supporting both students and teachers in meeting the diverse needs of students.


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Resources from Episode

Crucial Conversations
Radical Candor
Radical Candor Blog
Emotional Intelligence 2.0

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