What to say before delivering feedback

The Daily Drip

It's sometimes hard to deliver the right feedback.

It's important to tell the truth, but in a way that will be received.

This depends on factors that are in and out of your control.

Here's a tip for delivering difficult feedback.

Say: "I'm giving you this feedback because I care about you, I believe in you, and I think you deserve to know."

Whatever mistakes you make after that, you'll have a better chance of getting the main point across: you're on the same team.

Go forth and help people, today.