Quick Spoon: Avoidance rarely feels like avoidance

About this episode

Ross explores the common pattern of avoidance in the workplace and its impact on leadership.

Avoidance Rarely Feels Like Avoidance Most workplace avoidance isn't dramatic. It's the difficult conversation that gets pushed into next week. And then the week after. In this Quick Spoon , Ross explores one of the most common patterns he sees in leadership and the workplace: avoiding discomfort while convincing ourselves we're waiting for the right moment, more information or greater certainty. The challenge? Discomfort often grows when left unattended. Reflection Question What's one conversation you've been postponing? And what's the smallest possible step you could take today? People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. If you’re enjoying People Soup, hit follow so you don’t miss future episodes. Why good leaders go off track - A People Soup special #1 - People Soup Leadership beyond autopilot - The McIntosh ACT Leadership Framework Visit Ross'  Website. Connect with Ross on  LinkedIn People Soup on  Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Ross

Topics covered

• avoidance
• leadership
• workplace
• discomfort
• communication

Keywords

• avoidance
• leadership
• workplace
• discomfort
• communication
• reflection
• behavioural science

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