We all have that manager or leader that just stinks at giving negative feedback or waits until the yearly performance review to give it all at once. We train leaders to be giving constant feedback as a habit and culture within their team and company. The more it is given it just becomes feedback and not negative or positive as a label. With that in mind, there is still a way to posture and communicate well negative feedback. 

Negative feedback – it’s never something you look forward to giving as a leader.
However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give it. Although it’s difficult to say negative things about your employees’ work, it’s worth remembering that your staff can only thrive if you give them direction.

Negative feedback is a method of giving your team members the tools they need to improve and get better at their jobs.

According to one study, 83% of employees say they appreciate both positive and negative feedback.

So, how do you...

In my 26 years of experience, I have had leaders that inspired and others that simply direct (boss). There’s a big difference between being a boss and being a leader. Anyone can be a boss, responsible for guiding their team and assigning tasks to different members of staff. But it takes something special to be a true leader.

A genuine leader inspires their team and motivates them to accomplish amazing things.

Effective leaders get to know their employees, so they can understand their strengths and weaknesses. This allows for effective delegation and increases the chances of each employee achieving personal and professional goals with the assistance of that leader.

If you’re working to become a more effective leader for your team, the key to success begins with inspiration. Here are some ways that you can motivate and inspire your people.

1. Set Clear Targets

Employees need to know what they’re working towards to ensure that they’re on the right path. As...

Leadership begins in the mirror as the saying goes. In all our training and coaching of leaders, we start with self awareness and reflection work. 

As a leader, it is important to have a strong self-image. You need to know who you are and what you stand for and be authentic in your interactions with others. It is also essential to have a good work ethic and be relentless in pursuing goals. These are just some things that will help you cultivate a better self-image as a leader.

Here are some of the ways you can cultivate a better self-image as a leader:

1. Understand your brand and what makes you unique. When you understand your brand as a leader, it helps you create a strong and unique identity.

Here are some of the reasons understanding your brand as a leader is important: It helps you to be authentic in everything you do.

When you know who you are and what you stand for, it’s easier to be real in your dealings with people. It allows you to develop a steadfast work...