EXCEED: A Podcast From J Alex Woods J Alex Woods

We've all felt the pressure of receiving or giving feedback. Whether it be at work, home or even recreation, feedback is an inescapable part of the human experience. We don't have to fear this Dimension of communication. This episode deals with how to shatter the invisible wall which holds us back and develop the confidence to use feedback as a personal and professional growth system.

Pre-pandemic statistics show one of the highest reasons for employee dissatisfaction and ultimately leaving a position is due to feeling underappreciated. This also translates into other relationships. Listen to this episode to understand the differences between being thankful, having gratitude, and showing appreciation and when to use each one to get the maximum social benefit.

We need to re-imagine the idea of humility. Traditional thought leads to the conclusion that humility can be weak or docile. But history has shown that those who have made the most positive impact have used the power of strategic humility. I have re-imagined the cultural definition to reflect a more "today's reality " friendly version to be defined this way: Strategic humility is the practice of discovering, designing and delivering your most creative empathetic ...

Its easy to feel like you may be better than you actually are. But did you know that the smarter you perceive yourself, the more likely you are just average at best? Today's episode explores the scientific aspects of the Dunning And Kruger Effect as it relates to the dangers of having the wrong impression of yourself by overestimating your ability in different areas of life. It also divulges an approach to take to avoid this costly and unattractive trait.

Exceed is a word that signifies accomplishment, achievement, and going beyond what is expected. Exceed is also a podcast that empowers you to breakthrough limits, change culture and become remarkable by delivering creative work everyday to people who care. Certified agile coach and executive trainer, author, and speaker J Alex Woods draws on over 25 years of leading organizational transformation and training high-performance behavior to fortune 500 executives, teams, and individuals to ...