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How to Have Difficult Conversations as a Leader with Paul Piazza
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In this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje talks to Paul Piazza, VP of Customer Success at Webex Events, about how to handle difficult conversations in a leadership role. They discuss the value of difficult conversations in building relationships and achieving growth, both personally and professionally.
Podcast highlights:
0:28 - Early ties at Gainsight - Paul shared how he met Nils.
2:37 - Importance of difficult conversations - How can difficult conversations lead to growth and realization?
4:00 - Listening and asking questions - Not having the answers is far more valuable than having the answers.
7:36 - Difficult conversations categories - What are some general categories of situations where a difficult conversation was warranted that leaders should be aware of and should be looking at?
9:20 - Emotional side of difficult conversations - Paul shared some advice for someone dealing with fear and hesitation in addressing a behavior they've observed, despite having other pressing matters.
13:06 - Surfacing up the why - The first step that a leader needs to go through in being able to get to the successful outcome that they ultimately want to achieve.
16:36 - Setting up the game plan - Paul shared the importance of outlining a game plan for a successful outcome in difficult conversations.
19:10 - Setting up milestones - How important is it to establish milestones for executing agreed-upon plans in difficult conversations?
24:07 - Learning from adjustments - Paul shared the benefits of being flexible and allowing people to try new things, even if they don't execute the plan perfectly.
Connect with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/successforlife/
Learn more about WebEx Events at https://socio.events/
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