Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. It may seem obvious that you need to give employees ...

Six tips for how to give powerful feedback as a leader, using empathy, being specific, and body language for feeding back positively and developing reports.

Feedback: the unofficial four-letter word of both the office and the jobsite. As leaders, we spend a lot of time talking. But one of the hardest conversations to get right is feedback—both giving it ...

A smart manager will see your feedback as a gift, because most never get feedback on their job performance. People get defensive quickly if they feel they are being criticized. So a good approach can ...

Great leaders know feedback isn’t just about what you say — it’s how you say it. The right approach keeps teams motivated and service sharp. When used strategically, the “compliment sandwich” builds ...

My student's voice trembled as she answered my question. "How do you think you've done so far?" I'd asked her. We'd been together on the general medicine inpatient ward for two weeks—the midpoint of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Figuring out how to give feedback without sounding harsh can be tricky. So, how do others offer suggestions for improvement without coming off as a jerk? Though challenging, providing insight without ...