Effective communication is an essential skill for managers and employers. Using positive language to describe your team members is a powerful tool to show your support and admiration for their hard ...

Betsy Allen, a consultant-friend of ours, once said, “Leadership is cause; all else is effect.” And, while we may not like to admit it, she’s more than a little right. Related: Is Employee Feedback ...

Here’s a roundup of answers to three questions from readers. 1. Is it a problem to provide only positive feedback to my employee? I have a truly excellent employee on my team, “Dave.” He is bright, ...

If you hire and work with employees on a regular basis, you’ll need to provide them with feedback. Feedback, whether positive or negative, informs employees about their performance and gives them an ...

In our research on what makes work meaningful, one of the most powerful, but underused, leadership practices was the simple act of saying “thank you” (Adams & Myles, 2025). Meaningful work isn’t ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nicole Lipkin writes about the psychology of work and leadership. We often find ourselves discussing what leaders can do to ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Positive but unclear feedback leaves employees unsure of how to improve and, ultimately, unfulfilled. Performance reviews shouldn’t ...

In any workplace, it is not uncommon for issues to arise between employees and their managers. These issues can range from miscommunication to differences in work styles, ultimately affecting ...

Effective feedback is the GPS for employee success, guiding performance, engagement and career growth in real time. Constructive, continuous feedback, midyear and annual reviews, and clear links to ...