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M. Tamra Chandler, Laura Dowling Grealish Books

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M. Tamra Chandler is an organizational consultant and founder of PeopleFirm, specializing in performance management and leadership development.

Known for: Feedback (and Other Dirty Words): Why We Fear It, How to Fix It

Books by M. Tamra Chandler, Laura Dowling Grealish

Feedback (and Other Dirty Words): Why We Fear It, How to Fix It

Feedback (and Other Dirty Words): Why We Fear It, How to Fix It

leadership·10 min read

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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About M. Tamra Chandler, Laura Dowling Grealish

M. Tamra Chandler is an organizational consultant and founder of PeopleFirm, specializing in performance management and leadership development. Laura Dowling Grealish is a consultant and coach focused on helping organizations improve communication and feedback practices.

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