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momentum, fueled by connection, curiosity, and a shared commitment to leading well for the long game. Day Two: Building A Culture Of Feedback With Candor The second day was devoted to Radical Candor, based on Kim Scott’s bestselling book and led by Executive Coach Mike Pugh. Attendees arrived prepared, having reviewed pre-work materials including a short video, a podcast episode, and a reflection exercise exploring times they avoided giving feedback.
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Mike guided the group through the Radical Candor framework, teaching leaders how to challenge themselves directly while caring personally. Through interactive role- plays and group coaching, participants learned how to navigate difficult conversations, address performance is- sues constructively, and create a team culture where feed- back is continuous, honest, and rooted in trust. Rather than leaving feedback for annual reviews, at- tendees were encouraged to make it a regular habit, in- tegrated into everyday interactions. The workshop also explored common pitfalls such as “ruinous empathy” (avoiding candor to spare feelings) and “obnoxious ag- gression” (candor without care), and provided practical steps to avoid both extremes. Attendees left with an implementation toolkit that in- cluded facilitator guides, team rollout plans, and conversa- tion prompts to help them embed Radical Candor in their organizations – ensuring that the lessons from the summit translate into lasting change on the ground. To extend the value of the summit beyond the two days in Frisco, PPC has compiled a suite of post-event resourc- es, including session recaps, worksheets, and facilitator guides, now available at paperbox.org/ppc-next-contin- ued-learning-leadership-resources. “The level of openness, collaboration, and curiosity we saw this year was extraordinary. It proves that our indus- try’s leaders aren’t just ready to adapt; they’re ready to drive meaningful change,” Leonczyk concluded. “When we invest in leadership, we invest in the future of folding cartons.” Executive Coach Mike Pugh led PPC Next 2025 attendees through the Radical Candor framework.
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