The way people give and receive feedback affects trust at work and at home. Find out how to have more honest and helpful conversations.
At work and in close relationships, feedback is about more than the task itself. Who delivers it and how we listen matter, too. When criticism turns into blame, people may stop asking questions or speaking openly about mistakes. A specific, respectful conversation, on the other hand, gives both sides room to understand expectations and agree on what to do next. Here, you’ll find habits that help foster this kind of exchange without pretending that every opinion has to be accepted.
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