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Behaviors Vs. Feelings in Feedback
One of the biggest mistakes I see managers make when giving feedback is not focusing on an observable behavior. This leads to pushback...
Brian Watkins
Nov 13, 20232 min read
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Praise is Not Positive Feedback
Some managers are good at praise. They enjoy it and have a good team who earns it. Which is why it sometimes pains me to tell them that...
Brian Watkins
Apr 8, 20221 min read
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Most Common Mistakes when Managing an Underperformer
In one company, I was occasionally asked to coach underperforming employees. In almost every case, the pattern is the same. Manager tells...
Brian Watkins
Apr 7, 20222 min read
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Never Use the Feedback Sandwich
I hate the Feedback Sandwich. Hate, Hate, Hate it. If aren't familiar with it, this is the technique where you say something nice, offer...
Brian Watkins
Apr 6, 20221 min read
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