Not All Feedback Has Equal Value: Are You Recognizing What’s Powerful? Many people operate in organizations starved for feedback that means something. When we recognize what we value in others, they often deliver more valuable outcomes.
How do you give advice to someone who doesn’t want it? (Very carefully, that’s how.) Coaching experts will encourage us to ask the person questions. Doing so is wise. But what about those situations where you do have information?
Let’s get real: Everyone says their people are their greatest asset. (Sorry to disappoint you, boss, but the line doesn’t inspire us anymore.) What we need to ask our employer is: What sort of asset are your people?
You’re off the hook. There’s no time to teach an employee anything anymore. You’ve got your day job and the mandate is clear: deliver the business results or else.