How to turn critics into cheerleaders Part 1 (with Matt Brown)

The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations · Oct 7, 2025 · 26m

In this episode, Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova interview Matt Brown, an Executive Director of a Watershed nonprofit, to discuss the intricacies of difficult conversations in leadership. They explore Matt's journey in the nonprofit sector, the challenges of navigating resistance from employees and board members, and the importance of understanding motivations behind resistance. Matt shares personal stories of hard lessons he’s learned over the years.

Takeaways

- Practicing difficult conversations can lead to better outcomes.

- Understanding motivations behind resistance makes a huge difference…