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Revisit & enjoy: Early, direct, and well-structured conversations

As we near the end of the year, we’re resurfacing one of the most practical and personal conversations we’ve shared on the comfy chairs. In this rerun, Kate sits down with her dad, Charlie—a leader with decades of experience in higher education, the military, and church governance—to talk about why early, direct, and kind confrontation is one of the most underrated leadership skills.

This episode explores:

• Why confrontation isn’t the same as conflict—and why waiting almost always makes things worse
• How leaders can prevent conflict by addressing issues early and with clarity
• The role of feedback, decision-making, and lifelong learning in building healthy teams
• Why love—phileo, connection, shared purpose—is at the heart of great leadership

If you’re avoiding a hard conversation (or carrying one into the new year), this episode is a steady reminder that clarity and kindness aren’t opposites—they’re partners.

Additional resources mentioned during our conversation:

• The Fearless Organization, by Amy Edmondson
• The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni
• The Sum of All Fears, by Tom Clancy

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Music by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay