by Christi Barrett | Feedback
Delivering constructive feedback is not easy to do, even when you have opportunities to be face-to-face. Working virtually means few, if any in-person interactions, but that does not mean you’re off the hook when it comes to sharing direct, honest and caring...
by Christi Barrett | Engagement, Feedback
Janet is grateful for the fine Board presentation her direct report, Joe, created. She hasn’t shared that with Joe yet, but plans to when his review comes up next month. Joe feels great that he was given this stretch assignment by Janet. While he believes it was...
by Spencer Westley | Feedback, Growth
Today’s guest blogger is Spencer Westley, former Humanergy intern and current thriving young professional. A one-on-one – or a 1:1 if you’re trying to stay hip with the kids – is exactly what it sounds like. Meeting with a mentor, working on a...
by Christi Barrett | Feedback, Growth, Uncategorized
I was about 14, in my first “real” (not de-tassling corn or babysitting) job. I worked at a family-owned fast-food restaurant. Though I was a hard worker, I was also prone to distraction when my friends would come to the order window. One day, the manager...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Feedback
Everyone is capable of a whiny day. When circumstances feel overwhelming or hopeless, even a sunny person can lapse into whining. An employee with overall attitude of negativity is another thing altogether. The knee-jerk reaction might be to conclude that this...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Feedback
Kim Scott is a veteran of a long career in technology, including a long stint at Google. In a presentation at First Round’s CEO roundtable, she describes how she learned to give and get feedback at Google. In order to foster an environment of growth, the culture...
