Sunday, 27 May 2018

MS reading, 27-May

1. The power of listening in helping people change - "Feedback is the breakfast of champions" - Ken Blanchard. Lets pause, Is giving feedback really a good thing?? Are we taking feedback in the right spirit?? Giving feedback caused performance to decline in 38% of cases. This happened with both positive and negative feedback, mostly when the feedback threatened how people saw themselves.One reason that giving feedback (even when it’s positive) often backfires is because it signals that the boss is in charge and the boss is judgmental. This can make employees stressed and defensive, which makes it harder for them to see another person’s perspective. This HBR article explores, other forms of subtle intervention.

2. 19 Truths you dont want to hear. - Some honest questions to ask ourselves. There is so much that goes through ones mind when we come across such honest questions which make us introspect and helps us gain a bit more clarity in life.

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