Giving feedback is one of the hardest parts of leadership. Too vague, and nothing changes. Too harsh, and you lose trust. In this episode, I share real stories and four practical strategies for giving feedback that’s clear, compassionate, and consistent.

You’ll learn how to:

• Be clear without being cruel
• Balance growth areas with strengths
• Make feedback a dialogue, not a lecture
• Normalize small, frequent feedback moments

Mic’d Up Moment: “Feedback done well isn’t scary. It’s clear, compassionate, and consistent — and when leaders get it right, their teams don’t fear it, they look forward to it.”

Challenge of the week: Find one opportunity to give specific, encouraging feedback to someone on your team.