People Soup

Quick Spoon: Avoidance rarely feels like avoidance

June 10, 2026·1 min
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Avoidance Rarely Feels Like AvoidanceMost workplace avoidance isn't dramatic.It's the difficult conversation that gets pushed into next week.And then the week after.In this Quick Spoon, Ross explores one of the most common patterns he sees in leadership and the workplace: avoiding discomfort while convincing ourselves we're waiting for the right moment, more information or greater certainty.The challenge?Discomfort often grows when left unattended.Reflection QuestionWhat's one conversation you've been postponing?And what's the smallest possible step you could take today?People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use.If you’re enjoying People Soup, hit follow so you don’t miss future episodes.Why good leaders go off track - A People Soup special #1 - People SoupLeadership beyond autopilot - The McIntosh ACT Leadership FrameworkVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

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