Though 37 percent of managers surveyed by leadership consulting firm Zenger/Folkman say they do not give positive reinforcement, surveys of employees show this kind of feedback is vital to ...

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 ...

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Many professionals share advice, tips and techniques around feedback, and still, people are having a tough time applying these. From my experience with clients from all horizons and industries, what ...

One of the most powerful tools to improve the performance of a team is the ability to give and receive feedback effectively. The other day my 11-year-old daughter watched a video of herself, and she ...

In my nearly two decades as an executive coach and a facilitator who helps leaders get better at giving and receiving feedback, I have found these to be the most common excuses. “My boss didn’t give ...

We all love our pets, but we sometimes forget to reward them promptly for the positive behaviors we're encouraging. Take dogs, for instance. Studies show the longer we wait to reward our pups for a ...