If you’ve ever avoided a difficult conversation at work (or in your personal life), this episode of The Corporate Burnouts is for you. This week, Mandy Holt and Mandy Alt dive deepinto the must-read book How to Say Anything to Anyone by Shari Harley—a practical guide to giving and receiving feedback that doesn’t end in awkward silence or fiery resentment.
From parenting fails to navigating passive-aggressive bosses, the Mandys share real-life stories of how poor communication led to burnout, and how this book helped them turn things around. They break down the communication contract,” walk through Shari’s 8-step feedback formula, and reflect on what happens when expectations aren’t set, feedback isn’t shared, and trust breaks down.
Whether you're a corporate leader, team member, entrepreneur, parent, or just someone tired of lettingthings simmer until they explode, this episode gives you the tools to start saying what needs to be said with kindness, clarity, and confidence.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why feedback without trust feels like an attack
- The exact formula for giving constructive criticism without causing defensiveness
- How to set communication expectations at work, home, and everywhere in between
- Why silence is selfish when expectations aren't met
- How learning your team's (or kid’s!) preferred feedback style can change everything
- Personal stories of conflict, resolution, and communication wins that changed careers and relationships
If you've ever felt stuck, silenced, or scared to speak up, this is your sign to change the game AND your sign to read this book.
You can find How to Say Anything to Anyone by Shari Harley anywhere you buy books. Here is a link to the book on Amazon.com - http://bit.ly/4ldfX2g
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