Feedback Strategies

Why Do So Many Managers Avoid Giving Praise?

I liked this article because it shed light on the effectiveness of managers' praise. Having worked in fast food, I can see how managers feel uneasy giving certain kinds of feedback. I was happy to read about the usefulness of positive as well as negative praise! I hope more managers can understand the benefits of it, as it ultimately improves efficiency of an operation. 


Five Reasons to Stop Saying "Good Job!"
I feel like this article addresses the whole self-esteem kick parents got on after researchers said boosting self-esteem led to more favorable outcomes. This line in particular hits it well:

As if it weren’t bad enough that "Good job!" can undermine independence, pleasure, and interest, it can also interfere with how good a job children actually do.

Doing something as simple as saying "Good job!" can have negative impacts as well, and this article expresses that well.

If only you could buy self-esteem by the bag in the cereal aisle! Source

Feedback Thoughts

Feedback Article 1- "A fixed mindset could be holding you back — here's how to change it"--Source

I really liked this article because of the emphasis put on the medical field. As a pre-health major, and an individual that's pursued the medical route since forever, I have always been aware of the whole "I'm perfect" vibe that lots of healthcare providers have. It happens all too often that a doctor or a surgeon is pompous and unwilling to submit to anyone or anything. I use that phrase lightly in the sense that they sometimes step all over fast-food employees, retail workers, and those below their station in their hospital/clinic. This article mentioned letting these soon-to-be doctors know that they aren't perfect right off the in medical school, that they would make mistakes, and that that's okay. I think that's a huge part of what's been missing in the medical field. With it being so competitive, we are always expected to do our best and be the best. Any mistake is seen as a major setback for one's pride and ability, and that's what needs to change for the betterment of healthcare.

Having met a few surgeons, it's crazy how similar they can act. Source

Feedback Article 2- "Why rejection hurts so much — and what to do about it"--Source

One line in particular from this article really stood out to me! 

"And when a first date doesn’t return your texts, call your grandparents and remind yourself that your voice alone brings joy to others."

This is such a powerful method to combat ill feelings that I feel more people should utilize. As social animals, it makes sense why just being around loved ones in our time of distress can help so much. It is crazy to see the impact a mere phone call can make on your mood, self-doubt, fixation on the issue, etc. There's nothing like calling your dad or mom and seeing how positive an effect it can have. This idea is definitely something I am a fan of!