The Feedback Log

One thing I wanted to a better job at as I took on a new role last year is to be more deliberate in giving feedback. As a German, I tend to fall on the side of only focusing on negative, or constructive feedback. I tend to focus on pointing out what I think should be improved, or what isn���t conclusive. This is quite ingrained in the German work culture.

Over the years I���ve come to appreciate positive feedback more and more. Getting affirmation or appreciation shows us that we���re doing s...