Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship 1915: How to Give Feedback by Seth Godin on Mastering Feedback Skills
Dec 28, 2025
Explore the art of providing effective feedback in the workplace. Learn the importance of transitioning from opinions to analytical insights. Discover the right timing for your input to avoid premature or late critique. Understand how starting with genuine praise can enhance receptiveness to constructive criticism. Seth Godin emphasizes the value of offering feedback at any level, as even imperfect contributions can inspire better outcomes. Engage with these principles to elevate your influence and foster stronger collaborations.
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Swap Opinion For Analysis
- Opinions are worthless to creators because they don't reflect the target audience or goals.
- Provide analysis with evidence or questions that connect feedback to decision-making and outcomes.
Give Feedback At The Right Time
- Time your feedback to maximize impact by avoiding trivial early copy edits and late big-change demands.
- Figure out which feedback will positively shape the final outcome and contribute it at that moment.
Lead With Genuine Praise
- Start feedback by pointing out what you liked to align with the creator and increase receptivity.
- Use praise to make future requests welcomed and to improve collaboration.