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Feedback is a Gift – Here’s How to Make Sure It’s Received That Way

Published 1 day ago • 1 min read

Hey there, Reader,

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Giving feedback is one of the trickiest parts of leadership.

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Do it well, and you inspire growth. Do it poorly, and you create resistance, tension, or confusion.

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So, how do you make sure your feedback is received as the gift it’s meant to be?

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✅ Be clear, not harsh. Clarity helps people improve—harshness just puts them on the defensive.
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✅ Offer solutions, not just criticism. Feedback without direction is just a complaint. Give people a path forward.
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✅ Listen as much as you speak. The best feedback conversations are two-way streets, not lectures.

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I break this down even more in today’s video— 🎥 Video Link​

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If giving feedback feels like walking a tightrope, you’re not alone.

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Many managers struggle with it—but you don’t have to.

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Challenge for this week: Whenever you notice something that deserves feedback—positive or constructive—commit to delivering it within 24 hours.

Timely feedback is more effective, easier to receive, and prevents small issues from becoming big ones.

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Use this simple structure:

(1) What they did well or what needs improvement,

(2) Why it matters, and

(3) A next step or encouragement.

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Let’s make sure your feedback lands the way you intend.

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I’m offering a FREE 15-minute strategy call to help you master this skill and turn feedback into a leadership superpower. Book a FREE 15-minute Strategic Call using this link: Schedule Here 📅

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Talk soon,
​Elisabeth Robinson​
Your Mastering Hard Conversations Coach 👩‍🏫
https://masteringhardconversations.com

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P.S. If this email resonated, share it with a friend or colleague who could use a body language check-in.

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*Schedule your FREE 15-minute strategic call using this link https://calendly.com/elisabeth-bn17/30min 📅

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Come visit my website at Mastering Hard Conversations or email me at elisabeth@masteringhardconversations.com

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Welcome to Mastering Hard Conversations

Hi! I am Elisabeth Robinson

I'm here to offer my coaching services to women who feel anxious when dealing with complex conversations in their personal or professional life. My main goal is to help women build up their confidence and strength to effectively communicate their thoughts and emotions in any situation. Let me help you become the best communicator you can be!

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