I’m joined today by Joe Hirsch, an internationally recognized expert on leadership, communication, and feedback culture.
Joe is a bestselling author and keynote speaker who combines behavioral science with powerful storytelling to help individuals and organizations lead with greater clarity, connection, and impact.
His book The Feedback Fix has been featured in Harvard Business Review, praised by Forbes, and implemented by top companies, schools, and government agencies around the world.
He’s spoken on stages across five continents and hosts the podcast I Wish They Knew, where he explores the hidden habits of exceptional leaders.
Joe’s mission is to help people lead with less fear and more purpose, creating thriving cultures where people and performance grow together.
In our conversation, Joe and I dive into the transformative power of feedback and how it can move from a dreaded transaction to a powerful tool for growth, trust, and authentic communication.
We explore why humility, curiosity, and empathy are essential in feedback conversations, along with practical strategies to improve communication in both personal and professional relationships.
Joe also explains how self-confidence impacts our ability to receive feedback and why timing and delivery are crucial for building trust.
This episode will challenge the way you think about feedback and show you how small shifts in approach can strengthen relationships, enhance leadership, and unlock high performance.
Key Takeaways:
-Feedback is most effective when it looks forward, not backward.
- Humility, curiosity, and empathy create stronger feedback cultures.
- Self-confidence shapes how we receive and grow from feedback.
- Timing and delivery can make or break difficult conversations.
- Shifting feedback from a power dynamic to a partnership builds trust.
