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

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, ...

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 ...

At most organizations, performance conversations are treated as a painful necessity—an unavoidable chore that’s unpleasant for managers and employees alike. At the NeuroLeadership Institute, we see ...

Delivering feedback as a leader can feel challenging, but with the right training and awareness, you can set yourself up for success. In this article, industry leaders share the common mistakes ...

“I have tried everything, and Peter is still not doing what I need him to do. If this continues, I will have to fire him,” sighed Steve, a senior leader in a technology company. A fly on the wall ...

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 ...