Employee evaluations should not be an exercise in criticism and disapproval. Instead, provide constructive criticism by telling the employee what he does well and not so well, and he can improve. If ...

Have you ever walked a tightrope like a circus acrobat without a safety net? One false move and you’re done? Your answer is probably “No! Next question!” But, you may know how that feels without ...

When it comes to positive feedback, we’re so busy (or have moved on to the next challenge) that we forget to praise people for a job well done. And when it comes to negative feedback, we don’t want to ...

Providing constructive feedback in the workplace is a proactive way to help ensure employees are performing up to expectations and challenging themselves professionally. When done correctly, ...

Virtually every leader has been in this situation. One of your team members gives a presentation or presents a deliverable that is somewhere between lackluster and utterly disappointing. Afterwards, ...

Providing constructive criticism within the workplace is an important skill for every manager to master if they are looking to build a successful, high-functioning team. If you’re nervous about ...

In a recent workshop, I asked the participants to share how often they received feedback. Before I even finished my question, I saw the expressions on their faces transform into those of agony, ...