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A Leader's Script for Giving Difficult Feedback
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A Leader's Script for Giving Difficult Feedback

The most effective method is to use a structured, non-confrontational framework that focuses on a specific, observable behavior, its tangible impact, and a collaborative discussion about next steps, rather than delivering personal criticism.

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The promotion went to someone else. Here's your 5-step playbook
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The promotion went to someone else. Here's your 5-step playbook

Getting passed over for a promotion you wanted feels like a professional gut punch. The immediate temptation is to get angry, get quiet, or get out. All three are strategic mistakes. A setback like this isn't a verdict on your career; it's a critical data point. How you use that data is what matters next. Don't let emotion drive your decision. Run a deliberate playbook instead.

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Gen Z isn't the problem. Your leadership style might be
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Gen Z isn't the problem. Your leadership style might be

The data is clear: 46% of Gen Z employees report feeling burned out. It's easy to dismiss this as a generational issue, but smart leaders know it's a signal. The old leadership playbook, annual reviews, top-down authority, vague corporate missions, is officially broken.

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