Delivering Effective Feedback

Send us Fan MailIs performance review season making you anxious? In this episode, Rusty Gaillard tackles the elephant in the room: why most leaders either avoid giving feedback or do it poorly. He reveals why treating feedback as a time management problem completely misses the point, and shares a personal commitment that transformed how he approaches difficult conversations.Through the simple but powerful COIN framework (Context, Observation, Impact, Next Steps), Rusty demonstrates how to turn feedback from a dreaded obligation into an opportunity for team growth. Learn why your discomfort with giving feedback might actually be a good sign – and how to use it to become a better leader. Perfect for:* Managers preparing for performance reviews* Leaders who avoid difficult conversations* Team members struggling with peer feedback* Anyone who wants to build a stronger feedback cultureKey themes:* Why feedback avoidance is an emotional, not time management, issue* How "positive culture" can become a feedback barrier* The hidden cost of office gossip* A practical framework for delivering effective feedbackListen to discover why your next uncomfortable conversation could be your biggest leadership breakthrough.Duration: 9 minutesRusty Gaillard is an executive coach, helping mid-level corporate leaders create more career success while working less and enjoying it more. That's real freedom.Get more leadership tips to grow your skillset and mindset at rustygaillard.com, and follow Rusty on LinkedIn.