{"podcast":{"title":"You Might Try This","slug":"you-might-try-this-7688437","podcast_index_feed_id":7688437,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/you-might-try-this/","website_url":"https://youmighttrythis.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/72b59b77-59e3-461d-a87b-fc09cd8d1e47/You-might-try-this.jpg","author":"Stacey Philpot and Cade Cowan","episode_count":22,"summary":"Leadership is complicated, especially when you’re figuring it out in real time. You Might Try This is a weekly podcast for people who want to lead well without , burning out, selling out, or pretending they have it all figured out. Hosted by executive coaches Stacey Philpot and Cade Cowan, the show brings decades of experience working with leaders at global brands like Nike, Google, Walmart, and Microsoft into honest, practical conversations about what leadership really looks like day to day. Each episode explores the messy, human side of work, from managing your first team and navigating power dynamics to building confidence, handling conflict, and staying grounded in high-pressure environments. Through real stories, proven frameworks, and thoughtful coaching, Stacey and Cade offer tools you can actually use, not just theories that sound good on paper. If you’re ambitious, thoughtful, and trying to grow your career while staying true to yourself, this show is for you. New episodes drop weekly. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and join the conversation on Instagram @YouMightTryThis.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T22:17:08.478219+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-might-try-this-7688437"},"episode":{"title":"The Feedback Friction: Why “constructive criticism” usually constructs a wall","slug":"the-feedback-friction-why-constructive-criticism-usually-constructs-a-wall","published_at":"2026-04-27T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-might-try-this-7688437/the-feedback-friction-why-constructive-criticism-usually-constructs-a-wall","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-might-try-this-7688437","url":"https://youmighttrythis.com/episode/the-feedback-friction-why-constructive-criticism-usually-constructs-a-wall","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4966b92f-f889-4d58-bc52-3b7f32938b84.mp3","summary":"In this episode of You Might Try This , Stacey Philpot and Cade Cowan explore why leaders avoid giving feedback. They break down the psychology behind feedback fear, including how negative feedback triggers a real pain response in the brain and threatens identity. Challenging outdated methods like the feedback sandwich (also known as a sh*t sandwich), they introduce practical tools like the SBI (situation-behavior-impact) framework, an “adjective ban,” and feedforward strategies. The result: clearer, more constructive conversations that build trust, improve performance, and turn feedback into a powerful tool for leadership growth. Takeaways Clear, direct feedback builds trust and supports growth Focusing on observable behavior instead of character judgments betters the feedback session Avoid the feedback sandwich and lead with clarity Use the SBI framework: situation, behavior, impact Shift the conversation toward future improvement Chapters 1:01 – Why leaders avoid feedback 7:23 – Selfishness and moral contagion 10:57 – Neuroscience of negative feedback 17:44 – Fundamental attribution error 20:06 – Adjective ban and SBI model 25:03 – Three experiments to try If you’re an emerging leader, newly promoted manager, or ambitious professional aiming for your next level, this episode will help you rethink how you create value and what to let go of to grow. #leadership #management #feedback","meta_description":"In this episode of You Might Try This , Stacey Philpot and Cade Cowan explore why leaders avoid giving feedback. They break down the psychology behind fee…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1687,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/you-might-try-this-7688437/episodes/the-feedback-friction-why-constructive-criticism-usually-constructs-a-wall/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-might-try-this-7688437/the-feedback-friction-why-constructive-criticism-usually-constructs-a-wall.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}