Many of us say we want feedback… but do we really? Do we really want someone to point out our flaws and limitations? Do we want to be embarrassed about our ineffectiveness and inefficiencies? If we ...

When someone says, “Can I give you some feedback,” do you wince? Do you become defensive or run when feedback comes your way? If you’ve received harsh criticism or unskillful feedback in the past, it ...

Flow is a psychological state where a person becomes fully immersed, focused and involved in an activity, often losing track of time and self-awareness because it's so engaging and enjoyable. It's ...

Please note: This item is from our archives and was published in 2019. It is provided for historical reference. The content may be out of date and links may no longer function. Ample advice exists for ...

“Give lots of feedback,” they said. “Employees need it,” they said. But just because providing an honest assessment of your employees is the job of any good manager, that doesn’t mean that everyone ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. When I was early in my leadership career I was given feedback and, at the time, I didn’t ...

Getting feedback at work can be stressful. Luckily, NPR's Life Kit has tips to make the process less intimidating. Let's face it - getting feedback at work can be stressful. It can be hard to know ...

There is a typical pattern of response when people receive corrective feedback. It can be helpful to know that it is human to feel an emotional response to corrective feedback and that a person most ...

Do you struggle to receive people’s feedback? If you find yourself trying to avoid these opportunities, bracing yourself for what might you hear, or preparing a long list of reasons to dismiss what ...

In this workshop called Giving and Receiving Feedback for JHU Managers, participants will come to understand the nature of feedback. Why do we avoid it? What makes it uncomfortable? Who is in control?