Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

You probably feel uncomfortable giving constructive feedback. Here are 16 ways to give constructive feedback like a human. Don't carelessly it quenches enthusiasm. Done skillfully it increases someone's confidence.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Constructive disruption is a fist fight with conventional wisdom. The good news is a constructive disruptor instigates innovation. A constructive disruptor blends… Continue reading → Kris, Think carefully before you become a disruptor. But expect discombobulation.

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Leadership Freak

JULY 9, 2020

You won’t make a difference if you’re easily satisfied. Yesterday I wrote, “Chronic dissatisfaction contaminates environments and teams.” Pete asks, “… what if I am the one who is chronically dissatisfied? What’s the… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 23, 2023

” Bosses call it constructive feedback. Bosses think, “I’m kicking you in the pants and I want you to like it.” Maybe it feels like a punch to the face? People bleed after tough… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 24, 2022

Constructive feedback elevates resistance. Defensive employees feel threatened. Pressure increases suspicion. You cause pain when you challenge defensive employees. Move forward anyway. 7 dangers of defensiveness: Lack of ownership. Defensiveness refuses to be… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 29, 2014

Destruction is easier and faster than construction. Something as simple as a raised eyebrow has the power to influence. If leadership is influence, everyone leads. The issue is where. Destruction is… Continue reading → Communication Influence Marks of leaders Power Success Taking others higher Leadership'

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 14, 2018

The chronically defensive can’t benefit from helpful suggestions or constructive feedback. Feedback is wasted on Mr. Defensive. He closes his mind to anything that feels threatening. Strategies of Mr. Defensive: The moment you… Continue reading →

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