We’ve been addressing the best practices in giving employee feedback this month, and last week someone told me that she likes to sandwich the feedback between two complements. Like a … Continue reading Why “Sandwiching” Constructive Feedback Between Two Complements Doesn’t Work
Lets start with is quote: “A brave man acknowledges the strength of others.” –Veronica Roth Sometimes, our own egos fear that noting the strengths of others may somehow get in … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Get that Ego Outa the Way
This not-to-miss 10 minute audio gives you tips on how to engrain new behaviors, and also answers many of your questions about how to give effective feedback. It is the audio from our video #3 – which can be found at https://www.marshaegan.com/fbformula-video.
How do you deal with defensive people? – The ones who push back and want to blame everyone but themselves? This is a tough one, and my guess is that … Continue reading Employee Feedback – How to Deal with Defensive People
Are you so skittish about damaging a relationship or de-motivating a team member that you don’t give developmental feedback? You are not alone. It is unpleasant. Not fun. Can be … Continue reading Feedback: The Case for Taking Action
Do you blurt? Or can a pause before responding save you from wanting to swallow that comment? Listen to this 2 minute podcast!
We have been talking about the value of pausing this month. And part of pausing is what to focus on when you pause. Not that you hafta focus on anything, … Continue reading Pausing… and Beauty
We have been focusing on focusing, and I realized when we were talking about it that a major threat to our ability to focus is distraction. Here are 10 tips to eliminate or minimize those nasty distractions…
It is pretty well acknowledged that your ability to be successful in what ever area you choose relates to your ability to focus. To focus on the learning, to focus … Continue reading Focus and multitasking – friend or foe?
Here is your thought for the week – leave that phone somewhere not on your person, just…
Being connected 24/7 isn’t healthy. Listen to this brief podcast for some great tips on how to disconnect!
