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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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