Feedback. When we think about that word, we think about giving it to someone or receiving it from someone. We don’t think about self-feedback – giving feedback to ourselves. Perhaps that will change for you after reading this article. Self-Feedback requires no one but yourself. It is not meant to replace feedback you receive (and […]
The Three Goals of Feedback
Every coach wants to give feedback that works. Every leader knows that giving effective feedback is part of their job. Heck, every parent would like the feedback they give to their kids to work. Yet far too often, it doesn’t. I believe the missing link is not understanding the true goals of feedback. Much has […]
What I Learned About Leadership From My Mom
Tomorrow is my mother’s birthday. I won’t tell you which one it is, but like all the rest of them, it is worth celebrating. As I’ve been thinking about Mom’s upcoming birthday, I’ve been reflecting on what she’s taught me – it’s a long list. To celebrate her birthday, I’ve identified some of the most […]
Why Are You Giving Feedback Anyway?
Ken Blanchard calls feedback the breakfast of champions, and he is right. For any of us to be successful, we need feedback. For us to coach and develop our team members successfully, we must be able to give feedback to them. I have spoken and trained on giving feedback for years. I’ve written here extensively […]
Making Feedback Clear
There is an interactive exercise that I often do with groups of leaders where we work together to compile a list of ideas for how to make feedback more successful. And there is one idea that makes the list just about every time: Feedback needs to be clear. I completely agree and today I am […]
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