We’ve all heard the advice: Start with positive feedback, deliver negative feedback and close with something positive again. And just like that, in three easy steps, you can deliver all the negative ...

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Honest and transparent teams are likely to succeed for the simple fact that they value an open dialogue. If your team isn’t on the same page about your plans, projects will suffer and the business may ...

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 ...

When I was in college, I received a lot of negative feedback. I guess I should’ve expected it. My major was creative writing, and critiquing my peer’s work (and having my work critiqued) was a part of ...

It’s not uncommon to feel uncomfortable in the face of constructive criticism or feedback, even when we’re expecting it in places like the workplace. According to a study from the Journal of ...

Difficult conversations are inevitable in any relationship, especially romantic ones where emotional bonds run deep. Addressing sensitive issues can stir up fear, defensiveness, or conflict, making ...