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Establish a “Mutual Learning” Approach to Give Better Feedback
We’ve all heard of the "sandwich" method of giving feedback. While this is effective for small stuff, it can make serious critical feedback less useful. If it’s an important problem to address, use a...
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When to Lose the “Sandwich Method” and Give Direct Criticism Instead
No one wants to sound like a jerk when giving constructive criticism, but sometimes we bury the point when trying too hard to spare feelings. Dive straight to the point without sandwiching praise...
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Tell a Relatable Story to Explain Someone’s Mistakes
Whether it’s the sandwich method of criticism , direct criticism , or persuasion methods , there are plenty of strategies you can use to convince someone to change their ways. Tell someone a...
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Treat Criticism Like a Hat and “Try it On” Before Rejecting It
When someone criticizes you, your first instinct is almost always to toss it. Haters gonna hate, right? Except sometimes even haters are right. Before you disregard criticism, writer Seth Godin...
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Get Rid of the “Positive Posse” to Find Better Feedback
It’s only natural to want to surround yourself with people who believe in you. If you only allow people with positive things to say to get close, however, can result in choosing your friends based on...
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Boost Your Career Success by Asking for Feedback Regularly
You can do a lot to boost your chances for career success, but asking for feedback is crucial. People are usually happy to offer their opinion, and it gives you a clear idea of where you should be...
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The Art of Feedback: Striking a Balance Between Guidance and Criticism
It’s easy to assume that pointing out a mistake constitutes as feedback, and to an extent it does, but that’s similar to telling your partner it’s raining outside and not handing them an umbrella....
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The Three Keys to Giving Feedback to Overly Defensive People
When you know someone can be really defensive, it makes giving them any sort of constructive criticism a battle you’d probably rather avoid. If something needs to be said, it all depends on the...
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Ask for Time to Think Immediately After Receiving Negative Feedback
Nobody likes to get negative feedback, but how you choose to react is important . When someone gives you negative feedback, explicitly ask for some time to think things over and avoid any unnecessary...
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Respond to Criticism With a “Thank You” to Get the Most Out Of It
Nobody likes getting criticism, which is silly. Criticism is a great way to improve yourself . If you want to get better feedback, and improve your reaction to it, respond to criticism with a...
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