If a person had food on their face, would you tell them? If not, why? Everyone wants to avoid potential embarrassment. Yet one study found that more than 97% of us wouldn’t say anything in that ...

Virtually every leader has been in this situation. One of your team members gives a presentation or presents a deliverable that is somewhere between lackluster and utterly disappointing. Afterwards, ...

(By James Bahm) Feedback is great when given constructively. Criticism, by definition, is not constructive. How can something build up when its sole intention is to analyze and pick apart? My work has ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Providing good feedback to colleagues is important for professional and personal growth. Yet for many people, giving feedback can be ...

Leadership is often associated with vision, decision-making and strategy. Yet one of the most overlooked tools for growth is feedback. Both giving and receiving criticism play a central role in ...

Providing constructive feedback for a manager can be intimidating, especially when they are in a position of authority. However, when done tactfully, offering feedback can improve team dynamics, ...

In our research on what makes work meaningful, one of the most powerful, but underused, leadership practices was the simple act of saying “thank you” (Adams & Myles, 2025). Meaningful work isn’t ...

Leda Stawnychko receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Mehnaz Rafi does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...

Constructive feedback should balance honesty with encouragement to build trust and accountability. Leaders who embrace feedback demonstrate humility, openness and a commitment to continuous growth.