Feedback is a necessary part of personal and professional growth. We need feedback to understand how we are performing in our roles and where we are still developing. Understanding what we are doing ...

If there’s one theme that keeps surfacing in my coaching sessions with leaders—across industries, levels and cultures—it’s this: Giving feedback is one of the hardest parts of leadership. Not because ...

A smart manager will see your feedback as a gift, because most never get feedback on their job performance. People get defensive quickly if they feel they are being criticized. So a good approach can ...

Providing feedback is a challenging part of managing a team, whether it’s critical or positive. However, feedback is a crucial part of fostering a culture of growth and motivation. Do you offer your ...

I have always struggled to give feedback. In my previous roles as a supervisor, I would sugarcoat my critiques or not say them at all. I tended to focus only on the positives and to be upbeat out of ...

Figuring out how to give feedback without sounding harsh can be tricky. So, how do others offer suggestions for improvement without coming off as a jerk? Though challenging, providing insight without ...

Focus on developing their strengths instead of pointing out their weaknesses. How does critical feedback affect your team’s success? Researchers Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall argue that many ...