Communication in the Workplace – Giving and Receiving Feedback

Relationships can make or break the workplace. If you are a leader of an organization or team, your ability to guide those you supervise affects team productivity. The job of a leader includes providing feedback, positive and negative, to those one is leading. At the same time, if you are working as an employee, contractor, or volunteer, your willingness to ask for and receive feedback can strongly influence your career growth. In this episode of The Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff outlines pros and cons of various leadership styles as they relate to providing feedback, and she describes strategies for giving feedback to improve employee performance. She also offers tips on how to receive feedback well and how to incorporate positive feedback information into your personal marketing materials and brand statements. For excellent tips on improving working relationships and team performance or growing your career, listen to this episode of The Career Confidante.