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February 12, 2025

Episode 156: What To Do When The Boss Gives You Baseless Feedback

Details Receiving feedback at work can be tough—it’s natural to feel uncomfortable when you’re told you’re not doing something well. That doesn’t make you

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How to Give Negative Feedback to Staff

September 20, 2024

How to Give Negative Feedback to Staff: The Assumptions that Make it Hard

Delivering negative feedback is hard, and false assumptions make it harder. Research shows 74% of people already knew about the problem raised, and that

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Feedback Preferences

August 2, 2024

Leaders Should Reevaluate Their Feedback Preferences

Nearly two-thirds of 9,580 leaders preferred giving redirecting feedback, yet those who favored it and avoided praise were rated at only the 36th percentile.

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May 8, 2024

Episode 136: The Coachability Advantage—Transforming Leaders into Catalysts for Change

Details Coachable leaders distinguish themselves by actively seeking and responding to feedback, a practice that not only enhances their personal growth but also significantly

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May 7, 2024

What Are the Benefits of Coachability?

Coachable leaders are seen as far more effective. Data on 4,009 leaders reveals coachability's catalytic effect on 10 other behaviors, from championing change and

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Feedback techniques

April 25, 2024

Effective Feedback Techniques: Flipping Feedback Upside Down

What if feedback were requested rather than given? People who ask for feedback are rated far more effective, at the 87th percentile versus the

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April 24, 2024

Episode 135: Flipping Feedback Upside Down

Details Feedback is a powerful tool that can make or break an individual’s growth and development. It can be a valuable gift that leads

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April 15, 2024

The Unsung Heroes: How Individual Contributors Drive Success

360-degree feedback isn't just for managers. A study of 499 individual contributors found 51% improved after acting on feedback, and shows which skills grew

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March 26, 2024

The Magic of Asking for Feedback: How Simple Questions Lead to Great Improvements

Asking a colleague for a suggestion seems simple, but it works a kind of magic. It strengthens relationships, changes how others see you, and

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