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Think You Need Another Feedback Framework? Think Again: Why Your Org Doesn’t Need Another Feedback Framework—It Needs Nervous System Regulation
Sharon Podobnik Peterson Sharon Podobnik Peterson

Think You Need Another Feedback Framework? Think Again: Why Your Org Doesn’t Need Another Feedback Framework—It Needs Nervous System Regulation

Most feedback frameworks fail—not because they lack structure, but because they ignore the human nervous system. In this article, we explore why traditional feedback models fall short in today’s high-pressure workplaces and how nervous system-aware leadership transforms how feedback is given, received, and acted on. Learn how co-regulation, emotional safety, and biological capacity—not just skill—drive sustainable performance and build cultures where feedback fuels growth, not fear.

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What Is Co-Regulation—and Why High-Performing Teams Depend on It
Sharon Podobnik Peterson Sharon Podobnik Peterson

What Is Co-Regulation—and Why High-Performing Teams Depend on It

Discover how co-regulation—the nervous system’s natural attunement process—can radically transform team performance, retention, and morale. This article breaks down the science behind regulated leadership and reveals how emotionally grounded leaders drive high-performing, agile teams without burnout. Learn how to lead with presence, stability, and strategy in today’s fast-paced workplace.

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