Handling the Conversations Sales Leaders Hate to Have with Cris Popp
July 20, 2026
Giving constructive feedback can feel incredibly uncomfortable, but avoiding it only lets performance issues grow. In this episode of Making Sales Social, Brynne Tillman sits down with leadership expert Cris Popp to break down why managers struggle with tough conversations and how to fix it. Cris shares his practical formula to strip judgment out of feedback so you can address behavioral issues without creating defensive blowback. Whether you are managing a remote sales team or dealing with peer-to-peer friction, this conversation provides a clear path toward honest, productive workplace communication.
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Cris Popp is an author, keynote speaker, and founder of Popp Ventures, where he helps organizational leaders navigate the human side of hybrid work. His diverse career spans working as an ABC journalist in post-Doi Moi Vietnam to directing leadership programs at Melbourne Business School. Known as "The Laughing MC," Cris blends practical management strategies with engaging communication to help teams remain connected and accountable.