34: How To Give Productive Feedback

Have you ever had to sit down and have "the talk" with someone?  You know... that talk about how they need to improve their performance in order to get better in their _____________ (job, relationship, friendship... you name it). 

 

It's not easy to have "the talk" with someone.  In this week's episode, we break down our tips for giving feedback that is productive... meaning the person you're giving feedback to will be more likely to CHANGE!

 

Here are a few of our tips:

1. Never give feedback to an individual in front of a crowd.

2. Be specific.

3. Incorporate both positive and negative in your feedback. 

4. Prioritize and specify the action steps that person can take to improve.

 

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