Episode Summary
In this episode of Mondays with Mike, Mike Staver tackles the challenging but crucial topic of giving feedback that genuinely motivates a team rather than deflating them. He shares two key strategies. The first involves clearly stating the desired outcome, such as “flawless execution,” and then providing feedback within that framework, highlighting existing strengths that can be applied to areas needing improvement. The second strategy, for situations where there aren’t many immediate positives to highlight, is to use “I believe” and “you” statements to express confidence in their potential to achieve better results. Mike emphasizes that effective feedback leads to better results and encourages asking better questions.
Key Takeaways
- Frame feedback by clearly stating the desired outcome, like “flawless execution,” to keep the team focused on goals.
- When giving feedback on an area for improvement, connect it to something the individual or team already does well in another area.
- For situations with fewer immediate positives, use “I believe” and “you” statements to express confidence in their ability to improve and achieve better results.
Notable Quotes
- “How do I give feedback that actually motivates my team instead of deflating them?”
- “In the spirit of flawless execution, let’s make certain that we pay attention to X. Similarly to the way you do it over here.”
- “I believe with a little bit more focus, we can hit this number. We can hit this outcome. We can hit this thing we’re after a little bit more effectively.”
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