The Fear (and Joy) of Starting with the Problem
Sometimes we have a visceral reaction against starting with a problem. But there is great joy in problems when we look at them in a better way.
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Choose to Encourage
Encouragement works far better than criticism or, said euphemistically, “feedback.” Criticism causes resistance. Encouragement opens. It is the wiser, more capable part […]
Praise Early, Praise Often
We have also been taught not to praise. Maybe it’s supposed to spoil people or something. Regardless, we don’t do it enough. […]
Giving Feedback Well
One of the hardest parts of being a leader is pointing out how someone’s behaviors are doing damage or how their results […]
Caring Critique
We can’t control how people will take criticism or feedback. Any prescription for how we do it (directly, indirectly, gently, or abruptly) […]
Give Positive Feedback ASAP
As with negative feedback, positive feedback is best when we make it specific and deliver it as soon as possible. Positive feedback is […]
Give Negative Feedback ASAP
Giving negative feedback is tough. None of us, really, likes conflict. Giving feedback or correcting can be so tough that we will go to great […]
Five-Minute Feedback
Giving others feedback is one of the more difficult jobs of a leader. It can be so uncomfortable. We know we have […]
The Best Way to Receive Criticism
Like buffaloes walking toward storms to reduce the duration of their exposure, we can best weather criticisms by heading right for them. […]
How to Know What They Need from You
In yesterday’s post, we discussed how to give and get useful, easy-to-hear feedback. With that feedback, you know what you are doing […]