Hard feedback directly addresses the uncomfortable or emotional issues that impede effective workplace performance. Hard feedback is tough to give and often uncomfortable for the giver. Understanding these discomforts helps make giving feedback easier. (more…)
We often see our own performance differently from how others see it. In fact, a recent employee survey found that 92 percent of employees felt that their performance at work was above average. Clearly, not everyone is a stellar performer.
Feedback matters.
It fosters ownership, nurtures commitment, and creates ongoing value for individuals, teams, and the organization. The information, insights, and learning all parties gain through the feedback process can have tangible and immediate impact. (more…)
Once you’ve prepared -and by this we mean establish your criteria and find potential mentors – it is time act. Choose the right time and place and “pop the question.” (more…)
In an article entitled “Why Mentoring Matters in a Hypercompetitive World” (Harvard Business Review), the authors make the point that “If you want a mentor, start acting like you do and you will eventually find yourself connected with [people] who are invested in your personal development.”
Here are ten networking tips that can help you find mentors: (more…)
Consider the ten questions below before you ask someone to be your mentoring partner: (more…)
