Why Negative Feedback Is Important Negative feedback is vital because it helps individuals and teams improve and grow. Here’s why I never shy away from providing constructive negative feedback to my ...

Q: How do I give negative feedback? A: File this one under necessary but uncomfortable workplace conversations. It doesn’t matter if you are a new manager or have been a boss for decades, giving ...

Praising good performance is easy, but what about those times when someone on your team needs a kick in the butt more than a pat on the back? In that case, you’ll need to give some negative ...

We all know that feedback helps us grow. And receiving constructive or negative—not positive—feedback is what helps us grow the most. But here’s the problem: many people shy away from giving negative ...

You have a scheduled meeting with a subordinate. The feedback is going to make the person squirm. In this blog, we will provide research-based suggestions to help you be more effective in giving ...

Eliciting and receiving feedback from clients is an essential part of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). We therapists aren’t mind-readers, and, because we’re only human, sometimes we make mistakes.

Giving honest feedback about a negative experience, ongoing conflict or new development to your boss can feel like walking a tightrope—especially if the feedback involves your boss’s behavior or ...

Negative patient reviews can feel like setbacks, especially when they overshadow the time, consistency and care invested in building your reputation. It’s natural to feel frustrated or even defensive ...

I have some bad news. If you want to be a good manager, or even team member for that matter, you’ll need to get comfortable giving negative feedback. It’s not going to be high-fives and roses all the ...