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Feedback Mastery: How to Inspire Without Triggering Defenses (or Eye Rolls)
Let’s be real: giving feedback can feel like defusing a bomb — while blindfolded — with the recipient holding a grudge and the wire cutters. But here’s the...
By Todd Bilodeau · Jun 1, 2025 · 2 min read
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What coaching youth hockey taught me about effective leadership
Very early on in my career, I was fortunate enough to climb the ranks from individual contributor to manager. I was learning on-the-fly and stumbling daily. I...
By Todd Bilodeau · Jul 26, 2021 · 6 min read