Sally Helgesen discusses how to create more inclusive workplaces by exploring concepts from her book “Rising Together.” She emphasizes behaviors over biases and how to manage emotional triggers constructively. She highlights the importance of extending “the benefit of goodwill” rather than “the benefit of the doubt” in professional interactions to build effective and comfortable relationships across diverse groups. She also delves into the challenges of maintaining authenticity while being open to feedback and the evolving nature of leadership habits.

Lori-Ann Duguay, CEO of People-Powered Solutions, shares a number of tips she has learned from her experience working in government and consulting and from her upcoming book.

In this special episode of Simply Feedback we share the responses of 9 of our previous guests to the question: Can you tell us about a time when you received feedback that affected you in a profound way?

Quentin Heim, a former chief of staff to the British Ambassador in Washington and chief of staff to the Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, joins us on Simply Feedback to share how his diplomatic background informs his approach in his consulting and coaching.

Our next guest, Dr. Rob Fazio, managing partner of OnPoint Advising and president of the 9/11 inspired nonprofit, Hold the Door Open for Others, discusses his book, Simple Is the New Smart, as well as insights on what drives people and finding ways to grow through adverse experiences, trauma and loss.