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Laura Dowling Grealish is a consultant and coach focused on helping organizations improve communication and feedback practices.
Known for: Feedback (and Other Dirty Words): Why We Fear It, How to Fix It
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Feedback (and Other Dirty Words): Why We Fear It, How to Fix It
This book explores why feedback is often feared and misunderstood in workplaces and offers practical strategies to transform it into a positive, growth-oriented practice. The authors draw on organizational psychology and leadership experience to help readers build a culture where feedback is welcomed and effective.
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The Feedback Problem
Every organization we’ve worked with, regardless of size or industry, carries some degree of tension around feedback. People talk about it as if it were a high-stakes performance event—something you have to endure, an obligation tied to annual reviews or corrective conversations. We call this the 'f...
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Understanding the Feedback Mindset
Before we can fix feedback, we need to understand how our minds process it. Neuroscience tells us that our brains interpret feedback as social threat. The moment someone signals evaluation, the amygdala—the region tied to fear and fight-or-flight response—lights up. The result is defensiveness, self...
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Laura Dowling Grealish is a consultant and coach focused on helping organizations improve communication and feedback practices.
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