Feedback has the power to motivate and improve performance, but it often backfires. Instead of sparking growth, it can trigger defensiveness or lead to silence. Some people soften their words so much ...

Should you alert an acquaintance to the spinach in his teeth? Or discreetly tell a coworker she’s been mispronouncing a client’s name? Many people hesitate to offer such constructive criticism, even ...

My brother teaches middle school social studies, a job that requires him to give lots and lots of feedback. Some of it is called grading. A big part of his job is to teach kids to do a careful ...

In our experience, peer-feedback or peer-review exercises offer a distinct opportunity in the classroom: students can benefit from both giving and receiving written input from others in all ...

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“I felt like I was going to throw up,” Filip confessed to me during our coaching session. “Giving feedback is something a leader should be able to do every day without breaking a sweat,” he said. “But ...

For many companies, ’tis the season for annual reviews. Whether you’re delivering a company-wide review, a team review, or a one-on-one, you need to be prepared. After all, the feedback you provide ...

Many managers view giving feedback as one of the most challenging and unpleasant parts of their jobs. Critiquing someone’s performance can be an emotional, anxiety-inducing experience. It can be ...