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How do I Give Feedback to My Boss?
This month, we’re sharing tips about “managing up” and giving feedback to your superiors. It surprised me to see how many questions about giving boss feedback we got when we asked all … Continue reading How do I Give Feedback to My Boss?
Monday Motivator – Reward the RIGHT Behavior
Here is food for thought… “Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties.” –Doug Larson As a boss, be cautious about giving your … Continue reading Monday Motivator – Reward the RIGHT Behavior
Feedback: Focus Forward is the Only Option (that Works…)
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…)
Monday Motivator: One at a Time…
Happy happy Monday! OK, I’m an Eagles fan, and over the moon with their win over the Pats last night… In celebration, I found a great quote from Philadelphia Eagles … Continue reading Monday Motivator: One at a Time…
Why “Sandwiching” Constructive Feedback Between Two Complements Doesn’t Work
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
Monday Motivator: Get that Ego Outa the Way
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
Great Points Podcast: Feedback that Works #3 – How to Make it STICK
Employee Feedback – How to Deal with Defensive People
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
Great Points Podcast: Feedback that Works – How to have the Difficult Discussion
Here is the audio of our second “Feedback that Works” video… Feedback discussions are tough to have. Many managers and supervisors avoid them. Listen to this 12 minute audio (or … Continue reading Great Points Podcast: Feedback that Works – How to have the Difficult Discussion
Feedback: The Case for Taking Action
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