Episode 130 is with Mel Kettle, author of "The Social Association" and "Fully Connected'. TALKING POINTS Not only do you give feedback down, you give it across and you give it up as well. Giving feedback is one skill set, while how to receive feedback is just as important. When you hear the word feedback, how do you react? “Feedback” is one of those words that can be polarizing and cause panic. I encourage leaders to create a culture of conversation within their organization so that they never have to use the word feedback. How do I have a conversation with my manager who doesn't listen? If you don't have a trusted relationship with your manager, then that's going to be a difficult conversation. What do you do when you're on the receiving end of that difficult conversation? Mel Kettle has a five-step feedback framework. CONTACT MEL KETTLE https://www.melkettle.com/ hello @ melkettle.com (no spaces) LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/ === SPEED READING ACADEMY with Speed Reading trailblazer, Nina Sunday. Under pressure to get through tons of reading that just keeps pouring in? Are you a 'knowledge worker' having to read reports or keep up to date with changing information in your industry? (Legislation changes, product knowledge). Or a student with too much to read in the time available? Go to https://www.brainpowertraining.com/go Use promo code NINASUNDAY for 50% off. How To double or triple (or better) your reading rate or better WithOUT loss of comprehension. 6 x self-paced, step-by-step modules over 2 hours 30 minutes. ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ You can suggest a guest, ask a question, make a comment, subscribe to Nina's newsletter, "Second Curve Thinking". To subscribe to Nina Sunday's personal blog go to https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ and scroll to bottom of the page to register.   To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ To visit Nina Sunday's speaker site visit: https://www.ninasunday.com/ You can request a proposal for Nina Sunday to speak at your conference Australia Pacific and globally on either: Psychological Safety, and Psychosocial Hazards To Avoid Rookie Mistakes New Leaders Make Second Curve Thinking: Change Before You Have To Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices