Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Modern leaders need to move beyond the role of task managers to become coaches and mentors. According to Harvard Business Review, high-trust companies report 50% higher productivity, 40% less burnout and 76% more engagement. Creating a feedback-rich culture, both positive and constructive, plays an equally significant role.

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Great Place to Work

MARCH 14, 2025

The 2023 survey results illustrate a stark contrast: Employees involved in action planning reported significantly higher credibility, respect, fairness, and pride (scoring in the 80s). Developing managers as coaches Leaders must evolve from mere evaluators to active coaches.

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McKensey

JULY 17, 2025

I was a longtime reporter at The Wall Street Journal , and there was a difficult period in my life. I contacted her coach, and I thought, “I could use some help with getting on a healthier path, eating better , exercising, and joining a gym.” In the process, I saw what my body could do. She blew her coach away. Christine Y.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 19, 2021

For example, traditional performance reviews in which supervisors provide feedback to their direct reports ? those employees formally reporting to the manager conducting the assessment ? It is essential to select a variety of reviewers to ensure high-quality, constructive feedback. can offer invaluable feedback.

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Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Whether looking to improve your current workplace or searching for a company that aligns with your values, understanding and valuing company culture is key and coaching culture is a huge part of it. Encouraging a coaching culture in your organization is not a nice perk anymore but a necessity that helps the company grow.

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Atlassian

MARCH 31, 2022

Making sure you, as the feedback giver, are in the right frame of mind before delivering constructive criticism is an important step. of managers strongly agree that they’re effective at delivering constructive criticism. Here’s why you shouldn’t avoid constructive criticism. What is constructive criticism?

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Insperity

JULY 30, 2020

Develop a robust “feedback culture” focused on delivering timely and accurate constructive criticism – from both managers and peers – when employees exhibit unprofessional behaviors. Offer training centered on developing communication and interpersonal skills, as well as one-on-one coaching. Engage employees in one-on-one coaching.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Their new supervisory role, however, requires them to unify, motivate and coach the team. Remember, there may come a day when the supervisor will have to discipline a friend who’s now a direct report. If you notice that a supervisor unreasonably asks their direct reports for several updates per day, then provide constructive feedback.

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Insperity

AUGUST 7, 2014

A 2014 report found that regular interaction with their direct manager was the number one driver of employee engagement, according to the Aberdeen Group. Often, this is because direct managers help employees understand how their individual activities support the organizational strategy, according to the report.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Servant leadership and coaching abilities. Previously, managers were traditional “bosses,” their relationships with direct reports characterized by formality, power and control. Today, a manager is viewed more as a guide or a coach. Accept feedback and constructive criticism well. It all comes down to people strategy.

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John Mattone

APRIL 27, 2025

Executive coaches work with executive leadership and other high-potential employees to help them go from competent to outstanding. In other words, the right executive coach helps the client unlock their full potential. In other words, the right executive coach helps the client unlock their full potential.

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Success

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There’s quite a bit on the line—in a study of small business challenges , 33% reported retention and motivation as a top concern. Albertie, owner and founder of the TruthSpeaksGroup LLC, a multimedia coaching company for women. “On There’s a reason exit interviews aren’t enough to improve retention alone.

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Work Life

JANUARY 16, 2024

For Randstad’s 2024 Workmonitor report, the Dutch multinational human resource consulting firm surveyed 27,000 workers from 34 countries and found what Randstad CEO Sander van ‘t Noordende describes as a “split workforce.” According to a new survey, how workers define career growth is changing.

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Work Life

JULY 17, 2024

But this builds managers who people simply report to, it doesn’t create managers who are leaders. Andrea Miller , CEO, LeadWell Company Coaching One skill that is crucial for success in a leadership role is developing a coaching approach to leadership. This can and should be practiced before you have direct reports.

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Insperity

JULY 12, 2016

On the other hand if the people who report to you are thriving, developing new skills and being recognized for their achievements it showcases your ability to move others to greatness. Instead of focusing on the negative impact their situation might have on your workload see it as an opportunity to coach your employee through a tough time.

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John Mattone

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

While leaders often prioritize giving constructive feedback to their teams, the most successful leaders also understand the importance of receiving feedback from their direct reports. It includes a mix of positive feedback to reinforce effective behaviors and constructive criticism to address areas requiring change.

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Success

DECEMBER 28, 2023

A study by The Conference Board reported that only 19% of middle managers surveyed felt they received proper training in leadership and management after being promoted. Coaching is not punitive, but rather an investment in their continued success.” Training and support should be consistently and equitably offered.

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Sonic Boom Wellness

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The power of skip-level meetings Skip-level meetings are exactly how they sound: those who manage managers “skip” over their direct reports to hear from other team members. According to Harvard Business Review , HR executives want to hire managers who are poised to be great coaches and teachers , in addition to completing job tasks.

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Fellow

MARCH 6, 2024

Get this template One-on-one meetings (also known as 1-on-1s, one to ones, and 1-2-1s) are the ideal scenario to foster positive work relationships, set expectations, and help your direct reports be more productive. “The ideal 1:1 leaves your report feeling that it was useful for her,” says Julie Zhuo.

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John Mattone

JULY 8, 2024

The art of leadership coaching never fails to point out that leadership is about more than rallying a group of people to achieve specific objectives. In my executive coaching books , I have insisted on the importance of accountability and transparency. Tough leaders are quick to provide constructive feedback.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 18, 2024

However, managers also report the highest levels of burnout at work, underlining the critical need for more organisational support in order to be the most effective in their roles. Eight in 10 managers (86 percent) report experiencing job burnout (i.e.,

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Over the summer, as I was reporting a story about Sarandos for Fast Company , Hastings himself acknowledged that the co-CEO structure was what he called “a high performance technique. There have indeed been disagreements, as reported in March by the Wall Street Journal. It’s not for most situations and most companies. “We

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Work Life

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Glassdoor’s 2024 Workplace Trends report predicts that Gen Z will overtake boomers in full-time employment by 2024. vice president of Executive Advisory at BetterUp, a Texas-based career coaching and productivity platform. Gen Z has steadily increased its presence in the workforce by at least 2%, year over year since 2018.

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Office Vibe

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Employees need frequent feedback and coaching to succeed, and managers need a playbook to help them deliver just that. An agile take on performance management That’s where agile performance management comes in. Include both positive and constructive feedback. Coaching is a critical component of agile performance management.

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Work Life

AUGUST 23, 2024

Trust-building has been paramount in my relationships with team members, direct reports, and client partners,” Alex Suggs, cofounder and partner of Different, says. To identify the most important people skills, we sought advice from diversity leaders, business coaches, and top executives. People skills are invaluable for any workplace.

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Fellow

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Fellow makes it easier for managers and their direct reports to collaborate on talking points, exchange feedback, and have engaging one-on-ones. Fostering genuine candor when coaching team members Fostering candor means that, as a manager, you can challenge employees directly while also showing them that you care personally.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 30, 2023

’ and get to where we want,” says Freda Marver, an executive and career coach at Begin Again Coaching in Minneapolis. Stay up-to-date on industry news, relevant analyst reports, and your own company’s news releases or internal reporting on business conditions, top-line goals, and strategies.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Add a bit of leadership coaching for the managers tasked with conducting reviews, and you are now set up for success. Consider what the top KPIs would be for your industry and the type of work your reports do. It’s important to share constructive feedback throughout the year.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Seek our mentors and ask for their coaching, input, and guidance. Demonstrate leadership and teamwork  Every company wants people who are great leaders—both in roles that include direct reports and those that don’t. Build relationships with people who can coach and guide you, but also those who will advocate for you.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Aquent recently released a new talent insights report, which explores the key behaviors of high-performing teams and how to cultivate them to drive greater impact. For instance, they may be more receptive to constructive feedback or to adapting new tools and technologies into their workflow to maximize productivity.

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Work Life

JULY 29, 2024

But few are prepared for the journey they are about to embark on,” former Frontier Communications CEO Maggie Wilderotter declared earlier this year in a Harvard Business Review essay , penned with career coach Rick Smith and headhunter Dennis Carey. “But. “But.

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

They need to provide continuous coaching and manage remote workers. SHRM issued a report in 2008 on "Changing Leadership Strategies" The report states increased competition as the main reason for these changes. It is used to describe positive and constructive employee actions and behaviors.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 23, 2024

For example, a Harvard Business Review piece called “Coaching the Alpha Male” tries to support the false idea of the hyper-aggressive alpha but can’t escape that those same high achievers need next-level coaching.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 25, 2024

Boosts employee engagement and motivation According to a recent survey, 90% of employees reported feeling happier when they received value-based acknowledgment from their colleagues. This recognition validates the importance of constructive conflict resolution techniques and inspires team members to emulate similar behaviors.

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Ask a Manager

MARCH 29, 2023

A reader writes: My very well-intentioned manager loves to give what he calls “in-the-moment constructive feedback.” Typically getting a manager like him to change requires pretty intensive coaching (by a manager above him or by an outside coach). This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager.

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Great Place to Work

APRIL 26, 2017

At Asana, for example, every employee also has access to coaching programs, a flat management structure and employee resource organizations for women and members of minority groups. All co-workers undergo a personal assessment and coaching program that inform career development plans tailored to each individual.

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Work Life

JULY 22, 2024

They can and will take constructive criticism—as long as it’s delivered in the right way. In fact, one report found that 79% of Gen Z workers want those above them to show they genuinely care about their development, both professionally and personally. This is where coaching and mentoring can help.

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