How Great Leaders Handle Feedback with Paul Coury | The Breakdown Series

Great leadership doesn’t mean avoiding criticism, it means using it to grow.

In this episode of the Inner Work series, The Breakdown, MaryAnn Means-Dufrene and Karen Finney reflect on Paul Coury’s interview, and how a tough team survey became the catalyst for culture transformation.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• 00:21 Introduction and Opening Remarks   
• 00:39 Discussing Paul Coury's Episode  
• 01:58 Leadership and Team Building Insights  
• 03:41 The Importance of Feedback and Surveys  
• 05:10 Building and Investing in Your Team
• 10:19 Comfort Zones and Personal Growth
• 14:20 Jungle Motives and Fun Assessments  
• 21:44 Parenting Reflections and Generational Changes 
• 27:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  

About our past guest

Paul Coury is the Founder and CEO of Coury Hospitality, an award-winning lifestyle hotel brand. With a design-driven approach and a people-first mindset, Paul brings both creative vision and grounded leadership to his growing hospitality empire.

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