Without Corner Four feedback that directly, honestly, and in a caring fashion addressed performance failings, neither person would have benefited, and no learning or growth would have taken place. These kinds of workarounds—which don’t really work at all—are all too common. They happen at work, in families, and in friendships, and they end up leaving the relationship in worse condition, filled with unspoken resentments, misunderstandings, and, worst of all, no opportunity for the participants to get better or to realize their potential.
