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 experienceImportance of emotional intelligence for leaders and complexity in giving and receiving feedbackResources for engaging in important and effective conversationsAbout 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: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrsAGilliamBlog: inspiringinjuniorhigh.blogspot.comInstagram: @InspiringintheMiddleResources from the EpisodeCrucial Conversations https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0071771328/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0071771328&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=3d362746f84662258a77c341c4d468cbRadical Candor Blog: https://www.radicalcandor.com/Emotional Intelligence 2.0 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002U3CBUW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002U3CBUW&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=537ec170bd4606b80a37d14f6b4c4bd6Interested in being a guest on Aspire to Rise? We would love to hear from you here. Follow the Hosts, Sarah Johnson: Website: www.sarahsajohnson.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/SarahSajohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsajohnson/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsajohnson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsajohnson In AWE Podcast: www.inawetorise.comSubscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-awe-podcast/id1446046418 Join Sarah’s FREE Five Day Going Beyond Balance Challenge: https://bit.ly/BeyondBalanceChallenge  Joshua StamperContact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__StamperInstagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamperLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamperFacebook:...