Melissa Farmer Richards, MPA, APR’s Post

Rehearsing this webinar right now and it's sounding fantastic! with Daniel Boniface and Laura Bridgeman 🙌 Can't wait for everyone to hear these insightful tips on giving feedback. #feedback #communication #leadership #webinar #professionaldevelopment

Receiving feedback can be tough. But giving it can be much harder. And it gets even more tricky if you need to feedback to someone more senior to you or who perhaps doesn't want to hear it. But giving feedback is a crucial communication skill. So, whether you are leading a team or need to feedback to senior leaders, you cannot afford to be afraid of giving it. Join our *FREE* webinar at 2pm this afternoon- for our tips on how to give and receive feedback https://lnkd.in/eJTd8Gfq

This week, I was coaching a raising leader on my team on giving hard feedback. It's a skill many leaders struggle with, fearing it might strain relationships. But here is the truth: avoiding tough conversations hinders growth. We explored how honest, empathetic feedback shows real investment in your team's development. It's not about criticism—it's about unlocking potential and building trust. Leaders, these challenging conversations are your most powerful tool. Do not shy away from them. Your team's growth depends on your courage to be honest. How do you approach giving hard feedback? #LeadershipSkills #EffectiveFeedback #TeamDevelopment https://lnkd.in/e_4xY7me

“I’m giving you these comments because I have very high expectations of you and I’m confident that you can reach them.” This is one of Adam Grant's suggestions for framing tricky feedback. Hands up who doesn't look forward to giving tough feedback?! It definitely can be hard, and probably shouldn't ever be described as 'enjoyable'! However, there are absolutely ways to ensure that delivering feedback is less daunting, more simple... and even rewarding. Our next virtual training session takes place next Wednesday 13th March and is on 'Giving Feedback Effectively'. Whether you are a leader, emerging leader or indiviudal contributor - this session will give you some practical tips for you to take into your next feedback situation. This session is at no additional charge for all our regular clients (free registration code will be sent to you by email today) and for any other participants who would like to join, register via our website at the following link - https://lnkd.in/gUUnkpvr See you there! #virtualtraining #outsourcedhr #givingfeedback #effectiveleadership #leadershipdevelopment #traininganddevelopment People Design HR

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗴𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? The cost of poor conversation ‘I disagree!’ he barked. And he said it before the other person had even finished her sentence. Way too often, it’s about winning a debate, not crafting higher value. Do we really lose so much if we examine another viewpoint? Do we become less or diminished in some way? In the shortlist of leadership superpowers, there’s active listening. Just because we have two ears it doesn’t mean we know how to listen! Yet, it is a common Leadership Blindspot. Like any other skill, you have to practise it. Get feedback. Make changes. Practice again. Today, ask three people about your listening skills.

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗴𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? The cost of poor conversation ‘I disagree!’ he barked. And he said it before the other person had even finished her sentence. Way too often, it’s about winning a debate, not crafting higher value. Do we really lose so much if we examine another viewpoint? Do we become less or diminished in some way? In the shortlist of leadership superpowers, there’s active listening. Just because we have two ears it doesn’t mean we know how to listen! Yet, it is a common Leadership Blindspot. Like any other skill, you have to practise it. Get feedback. Make changes. Practice again. Today, ask three people about your listening skills.

If you are not conducting one-on-ones, you're doing your team and your business a disservice. By conducting consistent and meaningful one-on-ones you are 1. Building Trust 2. Encouraging Initiative 3. Fostering Problem Solving 4. Ensuring Clarity and Progress 5. Creating Transparency 6. Building Confidence 7. Promoting Action 8. Reducing Turnover 9. Increasing eNPS Scores 10. Empowering Others If you do not currently conduct one-on-ones, start. Be humble and human. Start with 60 minutes every month and leverage the questions below. -- 🧐 Leaders: If you currently conduct one-on-ones, what key questions do you ask that promote action and progression? 🧐 Team Members: What does an ideal one-on-one look like for you? How does this help you with your role and responsibilities? #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #TeamBuilding #LeadershipTips #ManagementBestPractices #PerformanceManagement #LeadershipSkills

There are few sweatier conversations than giving and receiving feedback.  Want to overcome your discomfort, elevate your impact, and be seen as a role model for others?   Join us on Friday, September 13 for a Leadership Workshop: How to Authentically Navigate Sweaty Conversations.   🗓 https://lnkd.in/gcPztkmd At Annem, we are on a mission to change the employee experience around feedback. We believe having a culture of feedback is powerful hygiene for maintaining healthy teams that can efficiently collaborate and resolve conflict in ways that engender trust and inspire innovation. Want to learn more about building a culture of feedback? Check out our latest thought-leadership piece here! 📍 https://lnkd.in/gZQP7egX

Struggling with giving or receiving feedback? Join Eleanor Groat for this opportunity to transform your communication skills! 💬 Whether you're a manager, team leader, or simply looking to improve your interpersonal skills, this workshop is for you! Register now and take the first step towards mastering the art of difficult conversations & feedback! #FeedbackSkills #EffectiveCommunication #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #MasteringConversations

Why does he need so much information to make a decision? Why is she so resistant to new ideas and change? Why do I get so annoyed when he walks into my office? Let's just face it. People are different. Guess what? You are too and that is okay. To improve your communication, reduce interpersonal conflict, ,maximize your team member's strengths, and improve the workplace environment you cannot use the same tool for everyone. Reach out to me to set up a DISC Behavioral Analysis, Individual 1-on-1 Debrief for each of our team members, and a team training session. Your team is talented. You just need to identify the correct tool to use when you interact with them. #DISC #Leadership #strentghsmatter #communication