Why is positive feedback so important? The Gottman Institute conducted research showing that the "magic" relationship ratio of positive to negative interactions was 5:1 for healthy personal ...

Inc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues–everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team about body odor.

Positive self-talk is an internal dialogue that makes a person feel good about themselves. A person can use positive self-talk to think optimistically and feel motivated. Identifying negative ...

In my nearly two decades as an executive coach and a facilitator who helps leaders get better at giving and receiving feedback, I have found these to be the most common excuses. “My boss didn’t give ...

Giving effective feedback is an essential skill for any leader. It's not just about pointing out what's wrong; it's about ...

Performance feedback is an important way for your employees to know how well they are doing in their role, especially in a growing company. While annual reviews help your employees see how they’ve ...