How to Give Feedback (Without Making it Weird)

🎙️ Episode Summary In this episode of Making Yourself Clear, Chris and Patrick take on one of the most misunderstood and misused tools in communication: feedback. They begin by rejecting the outdated “compliment sandwich” and offer a fresh, practical perspective on what actually makes feedback land—and what makes it awkward or counterproductive. With trademark humor and clarity, they explore why feedback often feels risky, how to avoid triggering defensiveness, and how to shift your mindset from critique to collaboration. Whether you’re a leader, teammate, or just someone who wants to get better at tough conversations, this episode offers the mindset and methods you need to give feedback that actually helps. 🧠 What You'll LearnWhy the “compliment sandwich” doesn’t work What makes feedback effective vs. awkward How to be clear, kind, and direct—without making it weird Tips for giving feedback that builds connection The five-part S-B-I-R-C model for delivering effective feedback: Situation Behaviour Impact Request (or recommendation) Check-in / confirmation 👥 Let’s ConnectWebsite: https://www.makingyourselfclear.com/RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/makingyourselfclear/feed.xmlSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31PIiklfkBV3fwbCt9i20hApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-yourself-clear/id1798973268iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-making-yourself-clear-269115710/