Bob Dixon interviews Marisa McClure, leadership coach and Navy veteran. They have a great discussion about mastering difficult conversations, a critical skill for effective leadership in both military and corporate settings. Marisa shares her experiences from her diverse career, including roles as a director of sailing at the Naval Academy and a prison warden, to provide actionable strategies for approaching challenging conversations with confidence and achieving positive outcomes.
This episode offers valuable insights for leaders looking to improve their communication skills, build stronger teams, and foster a culture of accountability.
Key Takeaways:
Quotes from Marisa McClure in this episode:
"The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.”
"...everybody messes up... but let's make sure that we're acknowledging the mistake, right? And we're learning from it and trying not to make the same mistake twice."
" ... do you have good moral character, but do you have moral courage?"
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