Providing constructive feedback in the workplace is a proactive way to help ensure employees are performing up to expectations and challenging themselves professionally. When done correctly, ...

If a person had food on their face, would you tell them? If not, why? Everyone wants to avoid potential embarrassment. Yet one study found that more than 97% of us wouldn’t say anything in that ...

Employee evaluations should not be an exercise in criticism and disapproval. Instead, provide constructive criticism by telling the employee what he does well and not so well, and he can improve. If ...

Have you ever walked a tightrope like a circus acrobat without a safety net? One false move and you’re done? Your answer is probably “No! Next question!” But, you may know how that feels without ...

Virtually every leader has been in this situation. One of your team members gives a presentation or presents a deliverable that is somewhere between lackluster and utterly disappointing. Afterwards, ...

Last month we talked about how to handle critiques without getting defensive, but let’s be honest—it’s a lot easier not to get defensive when the other person provides feedback in a palatable way.

Part of what goes into being a good business leader is helping your employees grow. One way to do that is through open, honest communication. Employees should feel comfortable communicating with their ...