Earning the Right to Lead: The Power of Firm, Empathetic Feedback with Jeff Hancher - Episode 287

In this insightful interview, Jeff Hancher delves into his transformative journey from humble beginnings as a truck driver to becoming a renowned leadership trainer, keynote speaker, and author. Jeff shares the pivotal moment when he decided to leave a successful corporate career at Cintas to pursue his passion for leadership development and training.  He emphasizes the importance of providing firm feedback in leadership, a theme central to his book, "Firm Feedback in a Fragile World." Throughout the conversation, Jeff highlights the critical role of mentors in his life, recounting how their guidance and tough conversations helped shape his career and personal growth. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to entrepreneurship, particularly during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how he navigated these obstacles with resilience and determination. Jeff also explores the concept of living authentically and the significance of building strong, supportive relationships in both personal and professional settings. He encourages leaders to embrace tough conversations as opportunities for transformation and growth, underscoring the idea that effective leadership is about driving engagement rather than mere compliance. The interview concludes with Jeff's call to action for leaders to seek continuous learning and development, whether through his book, podcast, or other resources. Episode Minutes: Minute 5: Transition to Entrepreneurship Minute 10: The Power of Firm Feedback Minute 20: Building Strong Relationships Minute 30: Overcoming Challenges To find out more about my work, please visit www.danawilliamsco.com LinkedIn Instagram Email: hello@danawilliamsco.com The Strengths Journal™ is the only Gallup-certified, purpose-driven daily planner that helps you actively use your strengths to plan your days. Get Your copy here