Tent Talks Featuring Alison Gretz: Navigating the Tightrope of Radical Candor: Leadership, Conflict, and Collaboration
In this Tent Talks session, we’re excited to welcome Alison Gretz, a seasoned executive coach known for her dynamic leadership across various large enterprises and start-ups. Alison will explore the concept of radical candor, a crucial tool for navigating complex professional relationships and resolving conflicts. Drawing on her extensive experience in marketing and digital arenas, she will share personal anecdotes and insights on how radical candor has shaped her approach to team leadership and problem-solving. Attendees can look forward to learning about balancing empathy with directness, and how to effectively employ radical candor in high-stakes situations.
The discussion will further explore Alison’s strategies for teaching and implementing radical candor, especially for leaders new to the concept. She will discuss the importance of open communication, idea sharing, and addressing blocking issues in creating a collaborative and productive work environment. This session is particularly relevant for professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills and foster honest, constructive workplace relationships. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that promises to offer valuable takeaways for personal and professional growth in the realm of effective leadership.
Tent Talks: Sharing Ideas with the UX Design Community
Chicago Camps hosts irregularly scheduled Tent Talks with people from all across the User Experience Design community, and beyond.
What is a Tent Talk?
That’s a great question, we’d love to tell you.
Tent Talks are Chicago Camps’ signature live podcast sessions, designed to foster engaging discussions. Each session, lasting between 10 to 20 minutes, features a series of five thought-provoking questions with our guest speakers.
This format not only encourages insightful dialogue but also ensures that each session is packed with valuable content that is easily and quickly consumable. Post-event, these talks are polished and published on popular platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, allowing a wider audience to benefit from these enriching conversations.
Why We Do Tent Talks
Our goal with Tent Talks is to continue providing high-quality, accessible content that resonates with and enriches the UX Design community. We believe in the power of sharing knowledge and experiences, and through these talks, we aim to foster a space for learning, inspiration, and connection. These sessions are more than just discussions; they are a platform for idea exchange and community building within and beyond the realms of UX Design.
Share Your Thoughts and Join Us
You don’t need to be a seasoned professional or a published author to contribute to Tent Talks. If you have unique insights, experiences, or ideas that can inspire others, we invite you to share them with us!
Whether you want to suggest a topic, nominate a speaker, or step into the spotlight yourself, your contribution is valuable. Join us in shaping the future of UX Design, one Tent Talks session at a time.
