Being a manager means that you will have to give feedback to your employees. Typically this is delivered during some type of annual or semi-annual review process. Feedback can be tough, and employees can be defensive. But this shouldn't come as a surprise. Remember back when you were a first or second year employee going through your annual evaluation? Sometimes the manager ignored the great work you did and only focused on the one thing you didn't do just right. And maybe that part of the project didn't even seem that important. It can be both frustrating and demoralizing. On the other hand, if you have a manager who is positive and helps you work toward your goals, as well as the company's goals, that can be powerful.

In this video, you'll hear about several tips for improving as a manager by learning how to deliver feedback in a way that is truthful, constructive, and helps the employee produce better results. Remember, if your employees are not doing a good job, the first place you should look is in the mirror. Are you providing your employees the resources and support they need to succeed?