Adam Grant suggests: “I’m giving you these comments because I have very high expectations for you, and I’m confident you can reach them. I’m trying to coach you. I’m trying to help you.” Then you give them the feedback. Love it.
These are great, but unfortunately only work if the person is ready to accept your authority as a coach. If they don’t—they work in an opposite direction.
These are great, but unfortunately only work if the person is ready to accept your authority as a coach. If they don’t—they work in an opposite direction.