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A modern leadership blog by Kim Fitkin.

7 Critical Phrases Leaders Must Avoid for Effective Negative Feedback

7 phrases to avoid when giving negative feedback to your team. Giving negative feedback is the one skill I get asked about the most from new leaders.... read more

8/6/2023

Balancing Act: How Too Much Empathy Can Sabotage Your Feedback and What You Can Do About It

Would you believe me if I said that empathy is sabotaging your feedback? We always hear about the value of empathy in leadership. Because empathy in... read more

8/6/2023

Beware of Overdoing Optimism: How Toxic Positivity Undermines Workplace Productivity and Trust

Positivity in the workplace can create a negative environment. I’m a positive person. I can often find the silver lining in just about anything. And... read more

8/6/2023

Conquer Self-Doubt: How Embracing Your Voice Can Transform Your Leadership Journey

The 1 piece of leadership advice Id give my younger self for a more fulfilling and successful career: “Your voice matters.” It took me decades... read more

8/6/2023

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