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How to Give Constructive Feedback

July 6, 2016 by Nick Pipitone Leave a Comment

One of the toughest parts of a manager’s job is giving employees constructive feedback. But it’s also one of the most important superpowers managers must improve.

Without good feedback, workers won’t grow. Whether it’s positive or negative, employees need to know where they stand. For our purposes, we’ll use the example of a superhero who has excelled at giving feedback: Charles “Professor X” Xavier, the founder and leader of the X-Men.

For years, Professor X has run a private school that trains mutants and turns them into superheroes like you. It’s not an easy job – he just makes it look easy. Here are four tips to give better feedback like the leader of the X-Men: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Master Difficult Conversations Tagged With: communication, damage control, Dealing with Difficult People, difficult conversation, employee feedback, resolving conflict, stopping productivity killers

When good employee’s success becomes negative

March 18, 2014 by Jess Midwood Leave a Comment

Shy, but eager, employee lets success go to her head

Part of being a good manager is coaxing average performers to overachieve.

And generally that’s a good thing.

But with some employees, a little success can go to their heads – and create major headaches for managers. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Master Difficult Conversations Tagged With: created a monster, Dealing with Difficult People, employee feedback, leadership, resolving conflict, success becomes negative

Top performer doesn’t play by the rules – and co-workers are grumbling

May 2, 2013 by Jess Midwood 14 Comments

The Scenario

“Being a manager would be a lot easier without employees,” sighed supervisor Ford Swick, dropping into that chair across from HR director Stu Capper’s desk.

“True, but the pay probably wouldn’t be as good.” said Stu. “Something you want to talk about?”

“It’s Mike Sands,” said Ford. “My most productive employee – and the guy who doesn’t think the rules apply to him.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Master Difficult Conversations Tagged With: Dealing with Difficult People, employee feedback, resolving conflict, solutions from your peers

4 Questions You Must Ask Yourself – Before that Next Difficult Conversation

February 11, 2013 by Jess Midwood 6 Comments

We all do it. Ignore that difficult conversation, hoping the issue will go away.

But we all know how this story ends. Behavior gets worse, the good people get frustrated and they resent us for having to clean up the mess.

WHAT WE ALLOW – WE CONDONE!

When we finally get the stones to have the conversation, we start over-thinking the issue. What if she denies what I am saying? What if he tries to compare himself to other people’s behavior? What if she is silent and doesn’t say anything?

You can’t script these conversations.  No one likes to be told they are doing something wrong and how they will respond is unpredictable.

But there are proven ways to prepare for the difficult conversation and improve the odds of getting what you want. Here are 4 questions to help you prepare: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Master Difficult Conversations Tagged With: Dealing with Difficult People, difficult conversation, employee feedback, leadership, resolving conflict

3 tactful ways to tell someone “You’re Wrong”

December 27, 2012 by Jess Midwood 4 Comments

No one’s right all the time. When it’s your job to set the record straight, flat-out telling someone he or she is wrong isn’t the best way to get your point across.

Why? It’ll make the person defensive and put the kibosh on effective communication. Instead, say

1) “I see your point, and I think…” Try to stay away from the word “but.” If you say, “but I…” you’re saying you really don’t see the person’s point. Using the word “and” makes the individual feel like he or she has a good point, just not one that can be used now. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Master Difficult Conversations Tagged With: Dealing with Difficult People, employee feedback, leadership, resolving conflict

Performance Reviews: 5 questions to better prep your employees

December 19, 2012 by Jess Midwood Leave a Comment

Frequent performance reviews go a long way in making sure your employees know what they are doing well – and where they can improve.

But when workers don’t actively participate, reviews can also be a dead-end street.

Solutions: You should offer questions to your people – to formulate their own insights before they sit down for formal reviews. Here are some suggestions:

Let them tell you

  • What are your responsibilities? Rate how you are doing in each area. The answer tells supervisors which duties are most important to the employee, and where they do well.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Other Leadership Abilities Tagged With: Dealing with Difficult People, employee feedback, leadership

Four Difficult Types of Employees: Feedback Do’s and Don’ts

February 21, 2012 by Jess Midwood 4 Comments

Guest Post by Judith Lindenberger

Whether you are dealing with a difficult person or motivating someone to be a more positive contributor, employee feedback is a powerful management tool. Many of us work with these four difficult types of employees and the guidance below will help you have constructive feedback sessions:

Bomb- Four Difficult Types of Employees- Feedback Do’s and Don’tsThe Bomb—an unguided missile who has a track record of bursts of anger.

Keep in mind the time-honored adage that you can’t control another person, but you can control what you say. Start by thinking through what you need to get out of this feedback session. How can you frame the conversation so he gets it? Be prepared to speak clearly and concisely, and don’t back down.

Think about the conversation like a game of chess and strategize. If he does get angry, what might he do and say? How will you respond in a way that’s calm, positive, and firm so you can move the conversation in the direction it needs to go?

If you find yourself losing control and getting angry, end the meeting and reschedule. And, if you think the employee could become violent, have a third person—perhaps from HR—with you during the meeting. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Vanquish Toxic Employees Tagged With: Dealing with Difficult People, employee feedback

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