The Feedback Permission Slip: How to Give and Receive Feedback Without Destroying Trust

Episode notes

Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a leader has - and one of the most misused. Most leaders are either avoiding it entirely or delivering it like a surprise attack. Whether you're a manager trying to build a team culture where people tell each other the truth, or a professional who wants to handle feedback with more confidence and less defensiveness , this episode gives you a practical framework you can use immediately. I n this episode: Why avoiding feedback feels kind but is actually costing your team The "permission slip" technique and the psychology behind why it works How to deliver feedback that lands instead of feedback that stings What to do in the first 60 seconds when feedback blindsides you How to separate the delivery from the data - even when the delivery is terrible The one follow-up move that changes how people see you as a leader Support the show Jill Griffin , is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh . She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention.

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