134. We Need to Talk About Feedback

Managing people is a different job than whatever you did to get promoted. Now, instead of holding the work in your own hands, you are responsible for managing other people who are doing the work. You're still responsible for the end result -- and that can feel frustrating, or mak ...  Show more

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Giving feedback is critical to being a good manager, somebody people look up to and not just report to. But very few of us actually like to do it. So how can we get better at this essential skill? Amy G is joined by a school principal to interview a feedback expert. 

Why can it be difficult to get feedback from our managers and peers? Today, Modern Mentor shares her favorite strategies for unlocking more feedback and receiving it with grace.Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to t ...  Show more

How do you handle criticism or critique? Very few people can take criticism generously and put it to good use in their life or work. For most, it makes us feel uncomfortable or defeated. Darren addresses this topic in today's episode because feedback is a fundamental part of sust ...  Show more

Interviewers often ask questions about giving feedback because they help them assess your conflict management, communication, and relationship management skills and how pro-active you are. During this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to formulate a convincing answ ...  Show more