Jason and Brandon Montero dig into a realization that changed how Jason thinks about giving feedback: it should be tied to where someone actually wants to go, not just whether they're meeting the minimum bar right now. He breaks down the real difference between praise, feedback for improvement, and criticism, and why coaching someone toward their own personal goals, whether that's a promotion, more influence, or simply becoming their best self, is one of the most powerful gifts a leader can give. The conversation closes with a moving reminder of how one coaching conversation changed the trajectory of a team member's entire career.
What you'll learn in this episode:
The real difference between praise, feedback for improvement, and criticism
Why feedback should be tied to where someone wants to go, not just whether they've hit the minimum standard
How knowing someone's personal goals changes the way you coach them on the job site
Why noticing other people, not just focusing on your own performance, is essential to giving great feedback
A real story of how one coaching conversation opened up a completely new career path for a team member
Do you know where the people around you actually want to go, or are you only telling them whether they've met the minimum today?
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