Constructive Feedback: How to Give It and Receive It - Janice Shack-Marquez

Send Fan Mail by Text!Full transcript and show notes: https://www.sharnafabiano.com/2026/07/29/constructive-feedback-how-to-give-it-and-receive-it-janice-shack-marquez/ Rather than something to be anxious about, this episode demonstrates how giving and receiving constructive feedback can be a powerful tool for growth and learning, and even make relationships stronger over time. Sharna speaks with Dr. Janice Shack-Marquez about how individuals and organizations can create cultures where feedback becomes a comfortable and predictable pathway to improvement rather than a source of conflict.Janice Shack-Marquez completed a 30-year career at the Federal Reserve, helping new managers in particular learn how to lead in all directions: up, down, sideways and diagonally! She now teaches and coaches at George Washington University, the University of Maryland and for several federal agencies.You'll learn:How to make feedback a two-way process rather than a management taskHow to deliver constructive feedback in ways that build trustHow to receive feedback without becoming defensiveHow precise feedback helps people understand their impact and develop new skillsHow organizations can create healthier feedback culturesLearn more about Janice's leadership workwww.shackmarquez.comEpisode ReferencesFierce Conversations, Susan ScottThe Courageous Follower, Ira Chaleff Support the show*Sharna Fabiano is the author of Lead & Follow: The Dance of Inspired Teamwork and host of the Lead & Follow Podcast. She helps founders, solopreneurs, and new leaders build strong collaborative relationships and successful teams. Get a discounted coach session with Sharna with promo code PODCAST https://www.sharnafabiano.com/coaching/Order the book: Lead & Followhttps://www.amazon.com/Lead-Follow-Dance-Inspired-Teamwork/dp/1646632796/Support the Show!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1735834/support