Recent analysis by Textio highlights significant disparities in feedback given to men and women, revealing that women often receive vague, unactionable feedback focused on personality rather than work. This disconnect is critical, as top performers who receive unclear feedback are almost twice as likely to leave their companies. Effective, actionable feedback is essential not only for individual growth but also for retaining top talent and driving long-term organizational success.
Category: Communication
How Well Do We Read People?
Most people think they are “reading” the other well. But research shows we tend to overestimate our perception of body language, expression, and gestures. This can have significant consequences on negotiations and communications. This article provides ideas on how to shift from from “reading” to asking.
“Must we tell a baker to bake?”…Sometimes, yes – to get what we want
What we think is obvious often isn’t. We know we need to spend the time having the (sometimes awkward or uncomfortable) chat re expectations. What strategies can we use to help us make it easier?