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You're listening to Women at Work from Harvard Business Review.

I'm Amy Gallo.

Giving useful feedback is a critical part of being a good manager.

But let's face it, no one really likes to give feedback.

We worry that even mild criticism will make someone angry or upset

or that our feedback will demoralize them instead of motivate them.

It's also hard to know what to prioritize

and how to make sure your message is clear.

And if we're working remotely, how do we carve out the time?

Being a woman can make this challenge even more difficult.

We know from research that employees, both men and women,

react more negatively when receiving constructive feedback from a woman

as opposed to a man.

So sure, giving feedback is complicated, but it's manageable.

And for the next half hour or so, we're covering the essentials

of this important topic.

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