The Build - Ep 21: Feedback is a Gift (Don't Avoid Hard Conversations)
Thu Feb 05 2026
used to avoid hard conversations — and it hurt my leadership more than I realized.
Whether it was fear of conflict, wanting to keep the peace, or just hoping things would “work themselves out,” I stayed quiet when I should’ve spoken up. And it cost me clarity, trust, and growth.
In this episode, I share how I’ve grown through that, what shifted in me, and why feedback — even the uncomfortable kind — is one of the greatest gifts in leadership.
We talk about:
The hidden cost of avoiding hard conversationsHow to give (and receive) feedback with strength and careWhat changed when I stopped fearing conflictWhy clarity and accountability create real trust — at work and at homeIf you’ve ever struggled to speak the truth — or wished someone had spoken it to you sooner — this episode is for you.
Hope you enjoy.
Jeff
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used to avoid hard conversations — and it hurt my leadership more than I realized. Whether it was fear of conflict, wanting to keep the peace, or just hoping things would “work themselves out,” I stayed quiet when I should’ve spoken up. And it cost me clarity, trust, and growth. In this episode, I share how I’ve grown through that, what shifted in me, and why feedback — even the uncomfortable kind — is one of the greatest gifts in leadership. We talk about: The hidden cost of avoiding hard conversationsHow to give (and receive) feedback with strength and careWhat changed when I stopped fearing conflictWhy clarity and accountability create real trust — at work and at homeIf you’ve ever struggled to speak the truth — or wished someone had spoken it to you sooner — this episode is for you. Hope you enjoy. Jeff Have Feedback? Send me a Text! INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN