Taking the Sting out of Feedback
Giving feedback isn’t scary because of the words. It’s scary because we’re afraid of damaging a relationship. Here’s the 5‑step script I use with the leaders I coach to take the sting out of tough feedback. Save this for your next difficult 1:1. In Leadership Core, I’m tackling everyday leadership challenges with HIIT‑style intervals: short, […]
Are you open to feedback?
The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #78 Have you noticed that when you’re growing, creating or moving up the ladder you’re actually eager to get feedback? How is this message coming across? What did you think of the presentation I delivered? How does this color look on the wall? But after you’ve painted the room or published […]
When your efforts succeed with one and fail with another
The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #67 People are like plants. Ok, maybe not all the time, but work with me. These two jewel orchids – bought from the same vendor and growing with a similar amount of feeding/water/light – are showing up very differently. I’m in the process of tending to the smaller of the two […]