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People Want Too Much Praise?
I once worked with a manager who called me to ask for help. She was a really good manager, but I could hear the frustration in her voice...
Brian Watkins
Jan 26, 20212 min read


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
Jan 18, 20211 min read


Most Common Mistake 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
Dec 17, 20202 min read


Gratitude
This has been a rough year for all of us: the pandemic, the economy, the political and racial strife - it's been too much at times. As...
Brian Watkins
Nov 25, 20202 min read


Feedback Isn't About Your Feelings
My boss once asked me why I don’t give more feedback. I told him that my team didn’t like to hear it and it was always a pain to have to...
Brian Watkins
Jul 27, 20201 min read
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