Over the years, I’ve learned that feedback conversations often fail before they even begin — and I’ve made my fair share of mistakes too. But in this episode, I’m sharing what I believe is the biggest secret to giving feedback that actually works.

Whether you’re a leader, a coach, or just want to help someone grow — the key is not in what you say first, but in what you ask.

In this video, I’ll walk you through:

- The powerful shift that makes feedback more effective
- A few simple, open-ended questions I use to start these conversations
- How to respond when someone says too little, too much, or just what you hoped they would
- And the two final questions I always ask to create lasting improvement

If you want your feedback to be received, accepted, and applied — start here.

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