EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 15 MIN
Leaders are doing FEEDBACK WRONG!
from The Rohit Gautam Show · host Rohit Gautam
Send us Fan MailWhy Most Leaders Fail at Giving FeedbackResearchers analysed 600+ studies and found that feedback made performance worse 1 in 3 times. Not neutral. Worse.In this episode, I break down the three specific ways feedback fails and share a simple framework (T-F-F: Timing, Focus, Feedforward) that changes how leaders communicate.What you will learn:• Why your brain cannot process feedback under stress• The difference between feedback that describes behaviour and feedback that attacks identity• Marshall Goldsmith's feedforward method, tested on 1 million+ leadersChapters:00:00 A Leader's Painful Feedback Mistake01:41 Why Traditional Feedback Fails02:52 Feedback Often Makes Things Worse04:07 Common Ways Feedback Fails04:21 Story One: The Wrong Moment06:09 Story Two: The Wrong Target08:22 Story Three: The Wrong Direction09:29 Feed Forward vs. Feedback10:50 The Power of Feed Forward12:12 The TFF Framework: Timing, Focus, Feed Forward14:00 What Leaders Should Do Differently15:02 Recap & TakeawaysSources:• Kluger & DeNisi (1996), meta-analysis of 600+ feedback studies• Buckingham & Goodall, "The Feedback Fallacy" (Harvard Business Review, 2019)• Marshall Goldsmith, feedforward method• Center for Creative Leadership, SBI modelNew episodes every Tuesday.Subscribe: @TheRohitGautamShow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mXoZRDramEBOP1nG04GSP?si=01049e20c4b14bd6Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rohit-gautam-show/id1523111489#leadership #feedback #leadershipdevelopment #feedforward #marshallgoldsmithDisclaimer: The Rohit Gautam Show aims to explore leadership and coaching through diverse perspectives to inspire current and future leaders. The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not represent the beliefs or positions of the host or the podcast. We encourage open dialogue and respect for varying viewpoints, understanding that every experience shared contributes uniquely to the broader conversation on leadership and personal development.--Stay updated with our latest leadership & coaching insights:📺 Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRohitGautamShowConnect with Us Online:🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheRohitGautamShow🔸 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosuluschronicles🔹 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RohitGautamShowJoin our community, and let’s grow together! --
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