Let’s cut the crap, most feedback is either sugar-coated bullshit or soul-crushing nitpicking. Neither one actually helps your team get better. Real growth happens when you’re clear, direct, and focused on solutions, not blame.
Start with specifics. Don’t just say, “You need to do better.” Point out exactly what worked and what didn’t. “You handled the objections well on that call, but you lost the close because you didn’t ask for the sale directly.” Now your team knows what to repeat and what to fix.
Next, be honest but never an asshole. Don’t destroy confidence, build it. Deliver criticism the way you’d want to hear it. Thank them for what they did right before hitting what needs work. No one wants to feel like they’re just getting shit on.
Always tie feedback to the bigger picture. Make it clear how changes help the team win, not just avoid getting yelled at. People work harder when they see a real purpose behind your advice.
Then, end with a clear action step. What do you want done differently next time? Spell it out.
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