The Conscious Leadership Lab

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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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Why Leadership Burnout is a Symptom of a Bigger Problem--and 3 Ways to Fix It
Sharon Podobnik Peterson Sharon Podobnik Peterson

Why Leadership Burnout is a Symptom of a Bigger Problem--and 3 Ways to Fix It

Leadership burnout isn’t a personal failing—it’s a symptom of a broken system. We break down how traditional leadership models guarantee burnout and share three actionable strategies to help leaders reset energy, cut unnecessary stress, and build a sustainable workplace—without sacrificing performance.

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