People get defensive quickly if they feel they are being criticized. So a good approach can be to present the feedback as an issue the two of you can work together to solve. (That way the change might ...

I have some bad news. If you want to be a good manager, or even team member for that matter, you’ll need to get comfortable giving negative feedback. It’s not going to be high-fives and roses all the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Always consider the credentials of the person giving you feedback and give extra weight to the feedback from people whose backgrounds make them especially knowledgeable (and less weight to the ...

Giving feedback to your boss can feel daunting, but when done right, it can strengthen your working relationship and create a more productive office environment. Shulin Lee, a lawyer-turned-recruiter ...

When we receive tough feedback, our first inclination is usually to recoil. But, if you follow these five steps, you’ll enjoy receiving critical feedback more than ever before. Recognizing the value ...

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 ...

Does this look like the hot seat? NOTE: Tuesday, September 25th is the first annual National Psychotherapy Day [website, facebook]. Among the many ways to participate, it's suggested that clients give ...

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