Flow is a psychological state where a person becomes fully immersed, focused and involved in an activity, often losing track of time and self-awareness because it's so engaging and enjoyable. It's ...

When someone says, “Can I give you some feedback,” do you wince? Do you become defensive or run when feedback comes your way? If you’ve received harsh criticism or unskillful feedback in the past, it ...

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When I was early in my leadership career I was given feedback and, at the time, I didn’t realize how important it was. “How you receive feedback will determine how people will respond to the feedback ...

In this workshop called Giving and Receiving Feedback for JHU Managers, participants will come to understand the nature of feedback. Why do we avoid it? What makes it uncomfortable? Who is in control?

It can be scary to receive feedback. Here’s how you can make your notes for improvement more forgiving and effective. Receiving feedback can be scary. And of course, it’s worse when you know the ...

Giving and receiving feedback, especially in a business setting, can make people feel uncomfortable. Recipients may fear the worst and can become defensive or offended, and givers of feedback can make ...

Matt Dailey, a software engineer for a data management company, was managing a team with an engineer who wasn’t performing well. This was clear to Dailey—and to the employee. Yet, as I describe in my ...

In a workshop titled Giving and Receiving Feedback for JHU Staff, participants will learn to understand the nature of feedback. Why do we avoid it? What makes it uncomfortable? Who is in control? They ...