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Tough Talks Made Easy with Mahesh Guruswamy
Season 113 · Episode 8

Tough Talks Made Easy with Mahesh Guruswamy

Sales POP! Podcasts: Insights from Top Experts in Sales, Marketing, Leadership & More.

April 17, 202521m 2s

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Show Notes

In this episode, Mahesh Guruswamy, CTO at Kickstarter, shares smart ways to deliver bad news at work. With over 20 years in tech, Mahesh knows how to talk about hard things in a kind and clear way.

He says don't wait—speak up early, but do it with care. Whether it's with your team, your boss, or a client, honesty and empathy matter. Want to learn how to give feedback without fear? Mahesh explains how to do it right—and still keep strong relationships.

💡 Key Tip: Be kind, be clear, and don't delay the hard talks.