Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Even when you’re hitting your goals, negative feedback can ...

Q: How do I give negative feedback? A: File this one under necessary but uncomfortable workplace conversations. It doesn’t matter if you are a new manager or have been a boss for decades, giving ...

Some 28 years ago, fresh out of Brown University, Jeff Wetzler found himself in his boss’s office seeking information. I nstead of a straightforward answer, he got a scolding from his manager. “Why ...

I have some bad news. If you want to be a good manager, or even team member for that matter, you’ll need to get comfortable giving negative feedback. It’s not going to be high-fives and roses all the ...

Whether you’re in-person and sitting on opposite sides of a desk, or you’re remote and separated by screens, few experiences at work are as heart-pounding and stress-inducing as a feedback ...

Eliciting and receiving feedback from clients is an essential part of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). We therapists aren’t mind-readers, and, because we’re only human, sometimes we make mistakes.

Best of the blogs: After a friend suggested that negative feedback loops act to prevent collapse, Bob Lewis realized something. “The mathematics of negative feedback covers the Collapse effect nicely, ...

Giving honest feedback about a negative experience, ongoing conflict or new development to your boss can feel like walking a tightrope—especially if the feedback involves your boss’s behavior or ...

A conversation with coach Jenny Fernandez on delivering negative feedback. Many managers struggle with initiating difficult conversations around an individual’s subpar performance. Often, leaders wait ...