Shows the remarkable things that can happen when businesses, schools and families rethink traditional feedback. Highly recommended.
Marshall Goldsmith, executive coach, business educator, and bestselling author of Triggers Most people dislike one thing more than giving feedback: receiving it. Joe Hirsch is here to fix that. This delightful, evidence-based book is a breath of fresh air, and ... Read moreI've already started trying out his terrific tips at work and at home.
Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take The giving and receiving of feedback is fraught territory, easily the most challenging part of my work as a teacher. The Feedback Fix is a fantastic resource, with practical, actionable advice on how to formulate quality feedback for others and hear the constructive criticism and praise. I highly recommend this book and am grateful to Joe Hirsch for writing so eloquently about a topic that makes me squirm with discomfort.
Jessica Lahey, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure Joe Hirsch masterfully takes us on a journey that completely redefines what we think about learning, development, and performance. His book is smartly-written, provocative, and insightful - a must-have for any curious learner or leader committed to unleashing potential around them.
Rand Stagen, Stagen Leadership Academy, Former Chairman, Conscious Capitalism, Inc. Finding mastery involves searching deep inside yourself, refining a craft, adjusting to feedback (both internally and externally) and authentically expressing oneself in a wide range of environments. The Feedback Fix drills into the value and mechanics of how to use feedback, how to give feedback, and how to accelerate growth.
Michael Gervais, High Performance Psychology, Seattle Seahawks consultant Successful relationships are grounded in honesty, authenticity and respectful communication. A cornerstone of effective parenting, marriages, teaching and workplace success is the ability to give feedback on progress in a manner that promotes growth rather than resentment. Joe Hirsch has written a fascinating and practical book that is presented in a manner that is an engaging mix of studies, stories and detailed explanations on how to transform feedback into an effective, energizing source of creativity, enhanced connection and motivation for change. I know that the paradigm shift presented in this book will change the way I give feedback to my students, colleagues and family members. I highly recommend this book for anybody who is seeking a novel perspective on this all important aspect of effective relationships.
David Pelcovitz Ph.D., Professor, Straus Chair in Psychology and Education, Azrieli Graduate School, Yeshiva University The Feedback Fix is relevant and timely across all disciplines and settings. Joe Hirsch has gifted us with a roadmap for more productive, more courageous and more authentic conversations that will lead to lasting and positive change.
Michelle Kinder, Executive Director, Momentous Institute Show Less