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Alisa Cohn: Why happy isn't the leader's job, results are

Through the founder prenup and ready-made scripts for tough feedback; leaders coach through firings, promotions and emotion with observable facts.

Lenny RachitskyhostAlisa Cohnguest
Jan 5, 20251h 23mWatch on YouTube ↗

CHAPTERS

  1. 0:00 – 4:48

    Alisa’s background

  2. 4:48 – 12:48

    Having difficult conversations

  3. 12:48 – 20:20

    Scripts for performance feedback

  4. 20:20 – 25:07

    How to respond when someone is defensive or upset

  5. 25:07 – 31:00

    Scripts for handling promotion disappointments

  6. 31:00 – 35:44

    Scripts for handling terminations

  7. 35:44 – 38:49

    The importance of positive feedback

  8. 38:49 – 44:55

    Understanding your job as a leader

  9. 44:55 – 49:38

    Recognizing your own blind spots

  10. 49:38 – 55:57

    Three vital questions to ask in every meeting

  11. 55:57 – 1:08:24

    The founder prenup

  12. 1:08:24 – 1:13:00

    Failure corner

  13. 1:13:00 – 1:23:42

    Final thoughts and lightning round

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