How (Not) to Give Feedback: Responsibility, Ego, and Relationships

Feedback is often treated as a technique. In reality, it is a relationship.In this episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, I am joined by John Poelstra to explore a very personal experience around giving and receiving feedback.Rather than focusing on formulas, we discuss what really shapes the impact of feedback:the difference between the content of feedback and how it is deliveredthe role of ego in feedback conversationshow expectations and unmet needs influence reactionsshared responsibility on both sides of the interactionhow polarization and win–lose thinking make feedback harderWe also reflect on how feedback is part of an ongoing “dance” between people, and why how you show up matters as much as what you say.This episode is for anyone who wants to give feedback in a way that strengthens relationships instead of damaging them.Mode details in this post.