Did you ever have a boss who seemed to enjoy and be energised by giving you negative feedback?!

You might have thought they were mean or harsh – but it could be that they lacked empathy….

This article claims that low empathy managers feel empowered and invigorated by giving negative feedback, while high empathy managers find the process debilitating and need a way to recuperate afterwards.

“Sharing negative feedback is a critical component of effective leadership — but while the benefits of receiving constructive criticism are clear, it’s less obvious how giving such feedback impacts leaders. Our studies demonstrated that the leaders who give feedback that will be most beneficial to the recipient are likely to become less effective themselves after giving it.”

This article from Harvard Business Review gives an interesting and new perspective into the impact of giving feedback on leaders.

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