As long as people work, there will be behavioral errors, and situations that need correcting. There is a lot of room for improvement in the way bosses, coworkers, and friends handle … Continue reading Feedback: Focus Forward is the Only Option (that Works…)
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
One of the most difficult things about providing employee feedback is to actually get TO IT! Unfortunately many managers and supervisors “wish it away,” and deal with a behavioral or … Continue reading Preparing to Share Feedback
This month, we have been talking about ramping up your skills at sharing feedback.It brought to mind some of the same challenges people have with creating marketing copy. Many times … Continue reading Feedback Excellence: Feature versus Benefit
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
Here’s your thought for the week, prompted by a quote from Akiroq Brost:
“Slow it down. Take some time each day to…
