Happy Birthday Feedback
Is it ever too late to give feedback? At what point does delayed feedback lose its luster? Consider the Happy Birthday approach.
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Amber Vanderburg
Aug 192 min read
Sunflower Effect
Avoid vague praise! Instead of blanket “good job,” give specific, actionable feedback to boost your team’s performance and motivation.
Amber Vanderburg
Aug 122 min read
The Purposes of Feedback
Discover how defining the purpose of feedback—reinforce, correct, or coach—can help you guide team performance effectively and clearly.
Amber Vanderburg
Aug 62 min read
Seeking Understanding in Feedback
How should you seek understanding in your performance feedback conversations?
Amber Vanderburg
Apr 30, 20232 min read
The Question to Ask in Times of Change
In an organization, communication should focus on what you are running towards, not what you are running away from.
Amber Vanderburg
Mar 17, 20222 min read
A False Sense of Urgency
Jaded framing of decisions can also impair clarity and create a false sense of urgency.
Amber Vanderburg
Mar 10, 20222 min read
Simplifying Jargon
Industries create jargon to act as shortcuts for understanding. Every industry has some variation of jargon.
Amber Vanderburg
Mar 3, 20224 min read
When Conversations Go Nowhere
This brings me to an important factor in leading your teams - you need to create systems to encourage timely decision-making in your team.
Amber Vanderburg
Feb 24, 20224 min read
How to Confront Confirmation Bias
Now, most people today know of panorama as that feature on your camera phone, but back in the 1800s, this was quite revolutionary.
Amber Vanderburg
Feb 17, 20223 min read
Common Similarities within Globally Remote Teams
Here's the common ground I found with my first real interaction in a global team, these commonalities ring true in globally remote teams.
Amber Vanderburg
Feb 10, 20223 min read
Prepare for New Frontiers
Czech athlete, Emil Zatopek was a pioneer in the running world and his radical approach - almost as radical as his approach to friendship.
Amber Vanderburg
May 5, 20213 min read
Lead like Egg Coffee
Let's talk about Vietnamese egg coffee.
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