Many of us know how intrusive and disheartening unsolicited advice can feel—even when it’s coming from a well-meaning place. Maybe it’s a colleague chiming in during a meeting to reinterpret the data ...

If there’s one theme that keeps surfacing in my coaching sessions with leaders—across industries, levels and cultures—it’s this: Giving feedback is one of the hardest parts of leadership. Not because ...

When it comes to giving negative feedback at work, the so-called "compliment sandwich"—praise, criticism, praise—may no longer be effective, according to ongoing research from the Ivey Business School ...

Great leaders know feedback isn’t just about what you say — it’s how you say it. The right approach keeps teams motivated and service sharp. When used strategically, the “compliment sandwich” builds ...

If you’re a business owner, manager, or team lead, you’re going to have to give negative feedback to your people. This isn’t a bad thing: Everyone has blind spots. Your job is to help them identify ...

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Barry Braun and Lisa Chasan-Taber offer 10 (satirical) tips for how to fail at being a graduate student mentor.

Inc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues—everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team about body odor. A ...

AI tools can streamline paid search campaigns – but only with the right prompts, privacy settings, and human oversight.