To help the conversations go well, I reminded everyone…
““To help the conversations go well, I reminded everyone that feedback should always go both ways. I talked about how a single sentence can make people more open to negative feedback: "I'm giving you these comments because I have very high expectations and I know that you can reach them.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Effective feedback works when it is framed with high expectations and confidence, encouraging openness to criticism.
In simple terms: Feedback works best when expectations are high and confidence is shown.
Frame feedback with confidence and high expectations.
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When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- coaching sessions
- peer evaluations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance high expectations with realistic goals?
- What language builds trust in feedback?
If expectations are unrealistic, feedback may feel discouraging.