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The Notebook Test

Apr 29, 202510 minEp. 297
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Episode description

Imagine if your private leadership notebook — the one where you wrote what you really think about your team — suddenly became public.

How surprised would they be reading it? How surprised would you be watching their reactions?


In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable but essential gap between what leaders think and what they actually say.

Learn why withholding honest feedback creates silent confusion, why coaching means sharing the real story early, and how radical transparency can turn things around.


The uncomfortable truth:

If honesty would shock your team, your leadership isn’t as strong as you think.

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For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

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