Interpersonal skills and effective communication with clients.
For a digital nomad, your team isn’t in the next cubicle; they are a collection of avatars on a screen, scattered across continents and time zones. In this disconnected reality, professional relationships are your most valuable currency, and they are built or broken through one critical skill: empathy, especially when giving and receiving feedback. While … Read more
For decades, feedback in the professional world was often treated like bitter medicine—unpleasant, but necessary for improvement. The annual performance review was a source of anxiety, and “constructive criticism” often felt more like criticism than construction. Today, the most effective leaders and professionals understand a fundamental truth: feedback isn’t medicine; it’s nourishment for growth. And … Read more
For many of us, the phrase “Can I give you some feedback?” triggers an immediate sense of dread. We brace for criticism, our defenses go up, and we prepare for a conversation that feels more like a judgment than a discussion. Traditionally, feedback has been a top-down, often critical, process that can leave people feeling … Read more