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May 2024
46m 26s

How Giving Less Can Make You a Better Le...

CHRIS RAINEY
About this episode

In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Robb Holman, an esteemed leadership coach and author of the newly released book "Lessons from Abdul: The Hidden Power of Receiving from Anyone, Anytime."


Robb shares his journey and the profound lessons he learned throughout his career. He delves into the importance of receiving and how it can transform leadership and personal growth. Through his heartfelt experiences, Robb highlights the impact of vulnerability and the balance between giving and receiving.


🎓 In this episode, Robb discusses:

  1. How personal experiences reinforce the power of receiving support
  2. The significance of shifting from always giving to learning how to receive
  3. Practical steps leaders can take to become better receivers and build deeper connections with their teams

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