Feedback often fails not due to unclear messages, but because it threatens a person's identity, triggering defensiveness.

Even when addressing difficult topics on the job, discussions don’t have to be uncomfortable or awkward.

Convenience Store News' Future Leaders Learning Lab provides techniques to move through the discomfort of feedback conversations and turn them into opportunities for learning. According to Recla, the ...

Second, know when to escalate ‒ with tact. If the lack of feedback is hurting performance or morale and a direct conversation goes nowhere, bring it to HR or a senior leader. Frame it around support: ...

The mere mention of “feedback” can make many people’s palms sweat. Whether giving or receiving feedback, it often has a reputation as negative and momentous. But it doesn’t need to be. Certainly, ...

For some workers, receiving feedback can be painful or awkward — but not for a majority of Gen Z. In fact, 73% of the youngest generation in the workforce say they will resign if they don't get ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the ever-changing workforce and leadership. Direct feedback is often avoided by managers at all costs. But the great ...

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel encouraged employees to have tough conversations to drive the business forward. Spiegel emphasized the importance of addressing key issues and making rigorous prioritizations.

Recently, while I was chatting with a young professional, Elaine* (not her real name), she shared a challenge she was experiencing with her manager. The manager was giving Elaine feedback on some ...

Feedback is essential for organizational (and organismal) growth, but what’s the best way to give it? Typical feedback conversations are painful and extremely stress-producing. Managers who try to ...

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