Whether you’re in-person and sitting on opposite sides of a desk, or you’re remote and separated by screens, few experiences at work are as heart-pounding and stress-inducing as a feedback ...
I recently was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend two keynote addresses in which each address covered a different aspect of positive psychology. The positive psychology movement ...
One of the most integral parts of a manager’s job is providing performance feedback and holding people accountable. So much so that it can’t be abdicated or delegated to someone else. And yet, ...
Why Negative Feedback Is Important Negative feedback is vital because it helps individuals and teams improve and grow. Here’s why I never shy away from providing constructive negative feedback to my ...
In J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf, after talking to himself aloud in the presence of others, defends the practice as, “a habit of the old,” to speak to the wisest person available.
What should you do if you receive a negative performance review? The best performance reviews (positive or negative) are not a surprise. Ideally, you’re getting feedback on your day-to-day job ...
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 ...