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 ...

"Handles constructive criticism well" appears in many work-related performance reviews. You may have even had it on your ...

Nobody enjoys being told they need to improve. It can be difficult to hear that, despite your best efforts, your performance at work is not where it needs to be. In addition to feeling demoralized and ...

I work at a large retailer in an environment where “feedback is vital to success.” In other words, feedback flows like water, whether it be positive or constructive. The issue I have been having, ...

It’s not uncommon to feel uncomfortable in the face of constructive criticism or feedback, even when we’re expecting it in places like the workplace. According to a study from the Journal of ...

If you receive feedback at work, it’s only a matter of time until you receive some critical (negative) feedback. How you handle it can make the difference between an ultimately positive experience and ...

Many people fall into crushing unhappiness and stress at work because of their own shortcomings, such as failing to set boundaries, advocate for themselves, and structure their work-life balance in ...

From day-to-day corrections to appraisals with a line manager, our working lives are full of opportunities for feedback. Are we hitting our targets? Does our approach need to be tweaked? Are there ...