Tag Archives: feedback

Leadership: How do You Respond to Constructive Feedback?

Posted on 28 February, 2017 by jasbindar.singh

“Feedback is the breakfast of Champions” Ken Blanchard Can you recall the last time you received some constructive feedback whether at work or in your personal life…….how did you react to it? Let us face it – receiving feedback, especially … Continue reading →

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What was the most surprising feedback you received last year?

Posted on 4 January, 2017 by jasbindar.singh

The beginning of the new year naturally gets us reflecting. The good, the bad and the ugly. Some years feel great and we want the momentum to continue; others tougher. With the latter, we look forward to the New Year quietly … Continue reading →

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Leadership: Seven Ways of Receiving Feedback that will Stall Your Career

Posted on 4 January, 2017 by jasbindar.singh

“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” – Bill Gates Receiving feedback is not always easy. It is also normal and natural to feel uncomfortable and even defensive at such times. However, constructive feedback is also … Continue reading →

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The Power of Feedback in Leadership Development

Posted on 8 November, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

“One key to successful leadership is continuous personal change. Personal change is a reflection of our inner growth and empowerment.” – Robert E. Quinn Getting feedback may not always feel comfortable but it’s definitely a powerful ally and gift in the … Continue reading →

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Leadership: Receiving Feedback

Posted on 5 September, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. – Winston Churchill Okay – hands up  if  you have gotten defensive in the face of expected or unexpected feedback sometime … Continue reading →

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Leadership: Giving and Receiving Feedback

Posted on 5 September, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

“Feedback is the breakfast of champions. -Ken Blanchard Giving and receiving feedback helps us grow both at work and in our personal lives. At work, giving and receiving feedback  is a key part of a manager or leader’s life. And it has … Continue reading →

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Five mistakes companies make leading to their demise

Posted on 2 February, 2014 by jasbindar.singh

Over the holidays, one of the books I read was “How the mighty fall” by Jim Collins.  One of my clients lent me his copy as a must read and I am glad that he did. In fact, I think … Continue reading →

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Leaders: Saying nothing can be a COST

Posted on 17 February, 2013 by jasbindar.singh

Last week, a girl friend visiting from out of town, posed this question “Jas when is it appropriate to say things as they are versus not saying anything for the sake of maintaining the relationship?”  As you can imagine, this … Continue reading →

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The power of feedback in leadership development

Posted on 30 January, 2012 by jasbindar.singh

Getting feedback may not always feel comfortable but it’s definitely a powerful ally and gift in the leadership journey.  Regardless of whether its formal or informal feedback – it invariably enables us to consider things which may previously have been … Continue reading →

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Taking responsibility – a key to leadership integrity

Posted on 22 May, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

Can you recall a time recently when clearly you had been “done wrong” by someone – a colleague, team member, manager, friend or even a loved one?  In some way they had “failed to deliver” what was either normal, expected, … Continue reading →

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