Your manager gives feedback “You need to be more assertive in meetings,” You know you spoke up plenty. The feedback feels unfair and you want to defend yourself. You have two options: Option 1: Dig your heels in.You argue your case, explain why the feedback doesn’t make sense, and walk out feeling like you “won.” … Continue reading The art of war
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MUM Effect
We see ourselves as honest communicators. In a poll I conducted last, 97% said that they will pass on a negative news. However, experiments and real life scenarios indicate the opposite. When it comes to delivering bad news—whether telling a colleague their presentation flopped, warning a friend about a mistake they made, or informing a … Continue reading MUM Effect
BUT Vs AND
Words are powerful; tiny shifts in our language can lead to big impact. Before reading on, pause for a moment and reflect – which word do you use more often: BUT or AND? Say you are in a meeting, and you share a new idea. Your manager responds, "that's a great idea, but we don't … Continue reading BUT Vs AND
Truth and Dare – Employee Dilemma
At the end of the performance feedback discussion, your manager asks, "What feedback do you have for me?" Will you give honest feedback?I ran this poll last week, 69% said they will give candid feedback to the manager.Accepting constructive feedback from a team member is not easy. Once a team member told me, “Padma when … Continue reading Truth and Dare – Employee Dilemma
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