Video Tip: Giving Humble Feedback

Elisse Lockhart Jul 14, 2016 10:52:03 AM

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Video Tip: Giving Humble Feedback

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One of our recommendations for giving Radically Candid praise is Be Humble. But how can you be humble when saying that something is good? Aren't you then also saying that you're the one who decides what is good and what isn't? That sounds somewhat arrogant.

But when you explain in detail why you admire something and what you learned from it, you rarely seem patronizing or insincere. And luckily, Kim and Russ have some actionable tips for giving humble praise. Watch the video to get their suggestions, and also check out our article on humble feedback for even more techniques.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOSK0jC_XOM

Do you have additional tips to share? How do you show your humility?

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