92 Percent of People Want Negative Criticism

I get it. Giving negative feedback to your team sucks. Nobody wants to do it.

But if you don’t provide your people with constructive criticism, you’re doing them a disservice. 

Why? Well, if you don’t tell them where they are falling short or what needs to be done differently, they might not know there’s a problem or what steps they need to take to improve. Their mistakes will continue, and they’ll never reach their full potential.

I’m not the only one who believes in the power of negative feedback, either. Your team does too.

In fact, in a Harvard Business Review survey, 92 percent of respondents indicated they believed that constructive criticism (when delivered appropriately) is effective at improving performance.

What does delivering negative criticism appropriately look like? Listen to this podcast episode of Leveraging Leadership to find out (“Eight Guidelines for Giving Effective Feedback”)!

So, ask yourself, who can you deliver feedback to this week? Remember: They're hungry for it.

About The Author

Emily Sander is an ICF-certified leadership coach with more than 15 years of experience in the business world and the author of Hacking Executive Leadership. She’s been featured in several print publications, online articles, and podcasts, including CEO Today Magazine, Leading to Fulfillment, and Leadership Powered by Common Sense. 

Emily has a passion for helping business leaders reach their full potential. Go here to read her story from seasoned executive to knowledgeable coach. If you want to send Emily a quick message, then visit her contact page here.