Criticism

Often times when we look to provide feedback we don’t close the loop with either encouragement or follow-through to set up a clear future or bolster a relationship that needs primed. In work and in relationships we often have to provide feedback that can either sound like criticism or be a critique.

As you think about the next steps that are important to you, I encourage you to also think about what habits you have to ensure that your encounters with others lead to stronger relationships or clear futures. Read my take on Critique vs. Criticism and let me know what you think about that distinction.

No one likes being told that his or her work is lacking but, as a manager, relaying this information is a fundamental part of your job. The manner in which you deliver constructive criticism, however, determines whether you are simply a manager, or a great team leader. Yelling and belittling your employees will prevent them from appreciating or trusting your leadership abilities.