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→Putting in effort but results aren't there
→Not getting promoted — and probably expecting it
→Goal-setting is coming up and I want it to stick
→Hitting targets but leaving a trail of damage
→My go-to praise isn't working anymore
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They're genuinely trying but the output isn't where it needs to be. How do I give honest feedback without deflating them?
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They're genuinely trying but the output isn't where it needs to be. How do I give honest feedback without deflating them?
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Giving honest feedback when effort is real but results fall short:
Start by acknowledging the effort — it's genuine and they need to know you see it.
Try: "I can see you're putting real work into this. I also want to be honest that the results aren't where we need them yet."
Then shift to diagnosis: "What do you think is getting in the way?" Often it's a skills gap or misaligned priorities — not lack of trying.
The key: separate the person from the problem. You're partnering on closing a gap, not questioning commitment.
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