Delivering feedback is a cornerstone of how you help your teams grow. However, many leaders focus solely on constructive feedback and neglect to give their teams positive feedback. Leaders often tell ...

When it comes to enhancing performance, the age-old debate often revolves around whether it is more effective to employ positive feedback to acknowledge achievements or to provide constructive ...

Honest and transparent teams are likely to succeed for the simple fact that they value an open dialogue. If your team isn’t on the same page about your plans, projects will suffer and the business may ...

Through education, training and encouragement, leaders can help empower differing insights to be more constructive and keep the ideas flowing. By fostering emotional safety and demonstrating ...

We’ve all heard the advice: Start with positive feedback, deliver negative feedback and close with something positive again. And just like that, in three easy steps, you can deliver all the negative ...

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It’s not uncommon to feel uncomfortable in the face of constructive criticism or feedback, even when we’re expecting it in places like the workplace. According to a study from the Journal of ...

Mostly feedbacks are given with good intentions, but it often leaves people with a sense of defensiveness or offence. The ...

Difficult conversations are inevitable in any relationship, especially romantic ones where emotional bonds run deep. Addressing sensitive issues can stir up fear, defensiveness, or conflict, making ...