Patrycja Pielaszek

07/11/2025

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29/10/2025

We don’t need more meetings.

We need hard conversations.

You can’t lead effectively if you’re afraid to say the hard thing.

Yet too many leaders avoid conflict by hiding behind:
- vague feedback
- “let’s circle back” meetings
- empty nods instead of real direction

But growth—real growth—starts with candor.

Here’s the framework great leaders use to embrace hard conversations:

1. Clarity is more kind than comfort
↳ Sugarcoated feedback leads to slow failure.
↳ Clear truth gives people a real chance to grow.
How to use it: Don’t water it down. Say the truth—respectfully, directly, and with the intent to help.

2. Conflict isn’t toxic—avoidance is
↳ Avoiding issues creates tension. Addressing them clears it.
↳ Teams that normalize hard conversations build trust faster.
How to use it: Make challenge part of your culture. Model it. Reward it. Don’t flinch from it.

3. Courage starts with one sentence
↳ The longer you wait, the harder it gets.
↳ Most breakthrough moments start with: “We need to talk about something hard.”
How to use it: Schedule the conversation. Don’t wait for “the right time.” It rarely comes. Go first.

If you want real growth in your team, don’t protect people from discomfort.
Prepare them to rise through it.

And it starts with you.

26/10/2025

⚡️AI isn’t replacing humans, but it is replacing focus.

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22/09/2025

Insecure leaders surround themselves with yes-men and women, creating echo chambers that stifle creativity and critical thinking.

They fear dissent and seek validation instead of feedback, hindering innovation and growth.

Strong leaders seek individuals willing to challenge their views and debate. They value diverse opinions and see constructive criticism as a way to improve decisions and team performance.

30/08/2025

Traditional feedback is broken. Here’s a game-changer.

Most feedback focuses on one-off mistakes, making employees defensive. But what if we focused on patterns instead?

✅ Pattern-based feedback shifts the conversation from criticism to growth.
✅ The OASIS framework (Observe, Assess, Strengthen, Inspire) makes feedback more actionable.
✅ It fosters psychological safety—boosting innovation & engagement.

Read more here 👉 https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2025/03/11/feedback-reimagined-how-pattern-based-feedback-can-transform-workplace-culture/

26/08/2025

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