Here’s a roundup of answers to three questions from readers. 1. Is it a problem to provide only positive feedback to my employee? I have a truly excellent employee on my team, “Dave.” He is bright, ...

Betsy Allen, a consultant-friend of ours, once said, “Leadership is cause; all else is effect.” And, while we may not like to admit it, she’s more than a little right. Related: Is Employee Feedback ...

Effective communication is an essential skill for managers and employers. Using positive language to describe your team members is a powerful tool to show your support and admiration for their hard ...

In our research on what makes work meaningful, one of the most powerful, but underused, leadership practices was the simple act of saying “thank you” (Adams & Myles, 2025). Meaningful work isn’t ...

Healthcare organizations should focus on what worked — not just what went wrong — when giving feedback to staff, according to a new study. Centering feedback on positives could help organizations ...

In this era of ever-increasing competition and evolving consumer demands, businesses that embrace the power of feedback gain a significant advantage. Feedback reigns supreme in the modern business ...