Flow is a psychological state where a person becomes fully immersed, focused and involved in an activity, often losing track of time and self-awareness because it's so engaging and enjoyable. It's ...

When someone says, “Can I give you some feedback,” do you wince? Do you become defensive or run when feedback comes your way? If you’ve received harsh criticism or unskillful feedback in the past, it ...

When I was early in my leadership career I was given feedback and, at the time, I didn’t realize how important it was. “How you receive feedback will determine how people will respond to the feedback ...

Do you struggle to receive people’s feedback? If you find yourself trying to avoid these opportunities, bracing yourself for what might you hear, or preparing a long list of reasons to dismiss what ...

In this workshop called Giving and Receiving Feedback for JHU Managers, participants will come to understand the nature of feedback. Why do we avoid it? What makes it uncomfortable? Who is in control?

Matt Dailey, a software engineer for a data management company, was managing a team with an engineer who wasn’t performing well. This was clear to Dailey—and to the employee. Yet, as I describe in my ...

Sam, a law firm associate, was stressed. A huge deal had just closed, and although no one said a word to him, Sam suspected his supervisors were disappointed with his work. Much of his work product ...

For some workers, receiving feedback can be painful or awkward — but not for a majority of Gen Z. In fact, 73% of the youngest generation in the workforce say they will resign if they don't get ...

Please note: This item is from our archives and was published in 2019. It is provided for historical reference. The content may be out of date and links may no longer function. Ample advice exists for ...

There’s an old saying that a young writer wants to hear everything that’s right and a seasoned writer wants to hear everything that’s wrong. The truth in that colloquialism is that the ability to take ...