Candid Conversations

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Candid Conversations is a podcast from Pulse for Good founders and Candid authors Blake Kohler, Marc Weaver, and Remington Rainey. After 10 years of listening to feedback across nonprofits and human services, they explore how leaders can build cultures of trust and turn honest feedback into real change. Thoughtful, practical, and grounded in experience, a guide for anyone leading with purpose.

Episodes

  1. 6D AGO

    Why Listening isn't Enough: The Trust Loop

    Burnout is a systems failure, not a personal one . When "emotional dissonance" the conflict between what staff feel and what they are expected to display becomes too high, the system breaks. In this episode, we break down how to move from "survival mode" to a sustainable, burnout-resistant organization.Inside the Episode we discuss:The Trust Loop: We deconstruct the feedback cycle into five non-negotiable stages: Asking, Collecting, Analyzing, Implementing, and—the most vital—Notifying.Scalable Safety: While strong relationships are the gold standard, anonymous "strength in numbers" provides the necessary "cover" for staff to speak their truth without fear.The Expertise Illusion: We discuss why proximity to a problem is often mistaken for expertise, and how to overcome the pride that stops leaders from listening to those on the front lines.Detractors to Promoters: Why fixing a broken promise can actually build more long-term loyalty than if everything had gone perfectly.

    36 min

  2. JAN 28

    The Trust Circuit: How To Effectively Close the Loop to Drive Change in Your Organization

    Are you asking for feedback but seeing no results? Most organizations treat feedback like a project, but it’s actually a circuit. If that circuit isn’t closed, the power goes out. In this episode, we break down why so many feedback loops fail and how to fix yours before your team or clients disengage. We discuss deep into the five critical stages of a healthy loop: Asking, Collecting, Analyzing, Implementing, and most importantly Notifying.

    35 min

  3. 12/24/2025

    The Hidden Loops That Control Your Life (and How to Break Them)

    Why do we keep doomscrolling even when it makes us feel terrible? Why does a single bad mood in the office spread like wildfire? The answer lies in Feedback Loops. In this episode, we deconstruct the four "genres" of feedback from the addictive "Enhancing Loop" to the dangerous "Forgotten Loop" that wreaks havoc in the shadows. We move beyond just identifying the problem and provide a 5-step framework to transform your habits and your organization into an Adaptive powerhouse that learns, adjusts, and wins.

    33 min

  4. 12/04/2025

    Stop Guessing: The Power of Non-Profit Feedback

    Non-profits run on urgency, but often sacrifice effectiveness for activity. We challenge the myth that you're too busy to listen. Learn why stakeholder feedback from clients, staff, and donors is not a chore, but the most powerful tool for maximizing mission impact and accountability. Discover how to create a simple, reliable feedback loop that validates your programs, secures future funding, and truly empowers the community you serve.

    38 min

  5. 11/12/2025

    The Power of Feedback

    Have you ever felt lost just steps away from your destination, but unable to find the right path?Studies show that nearly 1 in 5 hikers lose their way near the very start of their journey simply because they take their eyes off their goal. In this podcast, we explore the barriers that keep us from reaching our personal and professional “peaks.” Discover how setting a clear goal or destination can help guide your feedback, shape your questions, and make a lasting impact in your nonprofit work.

    35 min

  6. 10/28/2025

    Epilogue: The Journey That Led to Candid

    Candid was born out of a decade of listening. Our clients often asked for proven ways to turn feedback into real improvement within human service organizations. After ten years of sharing our insights one conversation at a time, we wrote Candid to make those best practices available to every provider committed to learning, listening, and growing.

    24 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

Candid Conversations is a podcast from Pulse for Good founders and Candid authors Blake Kohler, Marc Weaver, and Remington Rainey. After 10 years of listening to feedback across nonprofits and human services, they explore how leaders can build cultures of trust and turn honest feedback into real change. Thoughtful, practical, and grounded in experience, a guide for anyone leading with purpose.

Information

  • Creator
    Pulse For Good
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pulse For Good
  • Show Website
    Candid Conversations