The Painful, but Essential Lesson in Feedback (with Stacey Kravitz)

Host Christi Scarrow and Guest Stacey Kravitz, President of UNFI Canada, discuss how leaders must be open to feedback and personal development to reach their full potential. The gap in knowledge and training between leaders and lower levels of an organization highlights the need for adapting approaches. They discuss how in a hybrid work environment, understanding generational differences and prioritizing ongoing learning and self-awareness are crucial for effective leadership. Leaders must adapt to the changing work landscape and learn from each other's perspectives.

Action Items

-Be open to feedback from others. Even if you are doing a good job, you might be able to do a great job that sets you up for the next step in your career.

-Read Robin Sharma's book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy: The 8 Hidden Habits to Live Your Richest Life” on building wealth in life to others

-Consider incorporating self-help lessons and recommendations into leadership development rather than just traditional training programs

Outline

The importance of feedback in leadership development.

-Stacey Kravitz learned that feedback is a gift and has helped her grow as a leader.

-Feedback from others helped Stacey understand her strengths and weaknesses, leading to personal growth.

-She reflects on missed opportunities for leadership growth in past roles.

-Stacey received feedback from a senior leader that hurt, but it also motivated her to improve her work.

Leadership challenges in a remote work environment.

-Stacey indicates that challenges in hybrid work include bridging the knowledge gap between leaders and lower levels, adapting to new norms, and managing cultural changes.

-Stacey discusses challenges of providing feedback in a remote work environment.

-Stacey and Christi discuss generational differences in the workplace and the importance of feedback and the challenges in building trust and managing teams in a remote work environment.

Leadership development, self-awareness, and ongoing learning.

-Stacey discusses how reading books on leadership and personal growth helps them lead better.

-Stacey recommends incorporating A-Ha! moments from literature into daily leadership journey.

-Stacey and Christi discuss the importance of self-awareness and ongoing learning for leaders.

-Christi appreciates the new generation's focus on wellness and holistic development.

Useful Links

Host: Christi's Web Page

Guest: UNFI Canada

Robin Sharma’s Latest Book: Recommended Reading

Contributors

Music: All The Fixings by Zachariah Hickman

Editing: tribe74