What makes an exceptional leader is always evolving, so there's no single way to define it. Much of it is aligned with our own unique characteristics and how we want to show up in the world. We all ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. Asking for a raise can be intimidating, even when you know ...

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 ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Sometimes we lose sight of how vital morale is to a company’s success. Studies show that offices and businesses with high morale have ...

Max just closed his laptop after a brutal weekly check-in with his boss. The entire conversation focused on Max’s performance: how he’s missing deadlines and turning in subpar work, and how it’s ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Providing good feedback to colleagues is important for professional and personal growth. Yet for many people, giving feedback can be ...

Nobody enjoys being told they need to improve. It can be difficult to hear that, despite your best efforts, your performance at work is not where it needs to be. In addition to feeling demoralized and ...

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 ...

Just when you thought you've heard it all regarding the differences between military and civilian cultures and workstyles, I'd like to introduce you to a common communication technique called the ...

When it comes to giving negative feedback at work, the so-called "compliment sandwich"—praise, criticism, praise—may no longer be effective, according to ongoing research from the Ivey Business School ...

When someone orders a product, such as a charcuterie kit, from the subscription service Platterful, the company gives them a week to enjoy their items. Then, it emails the customer asking them to ...