Aspire to Rise Episode 1: Alana Gilliam

As a leader, have you ever found yourself feeling attacked when a colleague is providing critical feedback? This month’s aspiring leader, Alana Gilliam, shares how she struggles to feel comfortable and confident in crucial conversations.

In this Episode, we discuss:

• A challenge Alana shares in her leadership experience
• Importance of emotional intelligence for leaders and complexity in giving and receiving feedback
• Resources for engaging in important and effective conversations

About Alana Gilliam:

She is a 6th grade math teacher and team leader in Bentonville Arkansas. She just started her 11th year teaching, and is currently working on her specialist degree in educational leadership. Alana has a passion for supporting both students and teachers in meeting the diverse needs of students.

Follow Alana Gilliam:

• Alana on Twitter
• Alana's Blog
• Alana on IG

Resources from Episode

• Crucial Conversations
• Radical Candor
• Radical Candor Blog
• Emotional Intelligence 2.0
  

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Sarah Johnson:

• Sarah's Website
• Sarah on Twitter
• Sarah on IG
• Sarah on LinkedIn
• Sarah on Facebook
• Podcast Website
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• Lead with FAITH
• Balance Like a Pirate

Joshua Stamper

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