How to Lead When They Are All So Damn Judgmental

Everyone’s judgmental at one time or another, but we can learn to better handle criticism and negative attitudes. As we shift from being reactive to being able to respond more thoughtfully, we can live and lead more consciously, with more grace, empathy, and wisdom.

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In this video, we explore the challenges of being judged and how to shift from being reactive to living and leading consciously. When we feel judged, our instinct may be to defend ourselves, but this often leads to negative consequences for both ourselves and those around us.

By understanding the steps that trigger our reactions, we can learn to listen and respond thoughtfully, separating others' judgments from our own unresolved pain. This enables us to receive feedback as valuable insights for personal growth and leadership development.

Embracing a neutral space and recognizing that others' opinions are about them, not our whole being, empowers us to lead with clarity, wisdom, and compassion.

  • What drives you to become defensive when receiving criticism?
  • What is it within you that allows you to be at your best when receiving criticism?

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:47 Reacting Poorly to Judgment

01:38 Modeling Reactive Leadership for Our Teams?

02:40 Uncovering What Triggers Us

03:07 The Exact Moment We Go into Reaction

05:19 Key: Healing Wounds that Impair Leadership

06:02 Receiving Feedback without Taking it Personally

07:12 Evolving from Pearls of Wisdom Shared

08:25 Outro

Would you like to be more present, feel more alive and connected, with a greater sense of inner peace?

It's my mission to support people in living and leading with greater ease, wisdom, and inner peace. To feel more deeply connected with those around them.

If you'd like to tap into your deeper insight and practical wisdom to live and lead more consciously, feel free to reach out at bodhi@bodhijeffreys.com to set up a time to connect.

To see what others have to say about the work we do together, please check out the testimonials here. I look forward to connecting.

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