How can balancing your feedback come a long way
- Eric Fingerhut
- Oct 4
- 1 min read
Last week in my workshop on Leading Others, one insight stood out:
“Feedback is not about fixing people, it is about helping them grow.”
And indeed, research by psychologist John Gottman shows that relationships thrive on a 5:1 ratio, five positive interactions for every one corrective one. Teams are no different. Not about sugarcoating, but about balance.
👉 How balanced is your feedback right now, heavy on correction, or rich in reinforcement?
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👋 Hello! I’m Eric Fingerhut, Executive Coach & Team Facilitator. I help individuals get promoted without burning out, and teams thrive on trust & collaboration.
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