Nice feedback is predominantly motivated by a desire to avoid conflict and protect feelings. While it may be well-intentioned and seem totally benign, in practice, it can be so vague that it leads to ...

Feedback is the grease that keeps the wheels of business rolling. Without soliciting feedback from customers, management and employees, no one will know what the real pulse of the business is, and ...

The military style of communication is direct and to the point. There is no gray area when giving directives and orders. In the civilian workforce, nuance, innuendo and tone have a lot to do when ...

I’m a relatively new manager and trying to do my best to tailor my style for each of my team members. This week, I asked my team members what they’d like to me to do differently in our one-on-ones. I ...

Parent-teacher conference season is upon us, and while our kids might thrill when we tell them we’ll be chatting with Miss Sarah and getting a peek at their cubby, there’s also business to attend to. ...

Small-business owners must carefully gauge market conditions before launching a new store, product category or product that may not appeal to their target audience. Audience feedback allows a business ...

Providing feedback to students is one of the most interpersonal activities in any writing course (online or face-to- face), and therefore is one of the most impactful ways to develop your presence in ...