"We all admire the wisdom of people who come to us for advice"

-Arthur Helps
 

"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”

-Edith Wharton
 

"If in the last few years you haven't discarded a major opinion or acquired a new one, check your pulse. You may be dead.”

-Gelett Burgess
 

October 2005 - Feedback

Hello,

We have lots of news at Entelechy Partners.  This month, we are introducing a new (if self serving) feature in The LEADERBOARD- a news page about activities and milestones here at Entelechy Partners.

One of the things I love most about my work is that every organization, every leader, every situation is different and presents a unique challenge.  There are however, situations or processes that crop up regularly.  Since communication is so critical to leadership, the need for courageous speaking and communications is a foundational piece of work that most leaders need to address.  Feedback, or the sharing of personal perceptions, is foundational.  So, this month we discuss feedback in its many forms.

As always, your comments, ideas and responses are welcomed at info@entelechypartners.com.

Cordially,

I. Barry Goldberg
Entelechy Partners

The Practical Power of Feedback

I. Barry Goldberg
Entelechy Partners

As any six-sigma black belt will tell you, nothing is quite like data for understanding the challenges we face.  It may not hold the answers, but it is a powerful ally in clarifying the questions and measuring progress.  In this article we look at the basics of giving and getting feedback.

Read the whole story here

How to Talk so Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

OK, I know that the first response many will have reading this is "What is a book about kids doing in a business newsletter?"  Worse yet, if you get the book and read it you are likely to be put off by the early examples with small children.  But this book so well documents the feedback give and take that it applies to adults as well as children, and most certainly at the office.  Do not "kid" yourself here- this is a worthwhile read for every manager with staff.

Read our review here

Coaching Cases: A Case of SARAH

A Six Sigma black belt comes face to face with his worst nightmare- data that he did not want to see and cannot deny.  This month's coaching case reviews an example of the power of 360 degree feedback to help an executive see what he or she does not want to see.

Read this month's case here

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