#16: Feedback…”Could My Feedback Be Hurtful or Helpful?"

Send us Fan MailIt's not about being right or wrong. This week we had a submission around a topic that has felt necessary to talk about (in Amanda's eyes!), so here goes: "I find myself being hesitant to provide feedback. This could be to a direct report, a colleague, a client, a prospect, or a higher up. Oftentimes I’m afraid of being direct because in my mind it might hurt feelings or that it will be offensive to the recipient, so I end up sugar coating it, tap dancing around the real issue, or just not responding at all….maybe I’m getting in my own way here and that my feedback could actually be very helpful and positive…What is the best way to provide accurate feedback so that everyone on both sides feels good about it?"This was interesting as we went two different ways and then back around, like normal! Key Takeaways: As an expert, we have to be careful not to come across as “I’m telling you what to do.”Figure out our internal issues before going into a conversation is importantEveryone is really trying their bestWhat are your thoughts on feedback? Do you have an experience where this was tricky, or you thought it would be tricky and it wasn’t? OR, do you have some feedback for us on this topic of feedback?! Got a question/suggestion/or want our advice on a topic?We’d love to give you our unsolicited advice, so please submit your question here.Connect with Us:Follow along with Amanda and CallieInstagram:@amandalquickcoaching@reclaimedblog@reclaimedpage@reclaimedbookandbeanWebsite:www.amandaleequick.comwww.reclaimedpage.comSubscribe:Never miss an episode of Unsolicited Business Advice — available wherever you get your podcast