How to give feedback to your boss (Part 2 with Sara and Laurel)
In part 2 of their conversation with Laurel Engbretson, Chris and Lucie are joined by Sara Firestein. This is especially fun because Sara reports directly to Laurel and together, the four of them discuss not only the process of giving feedback to your boss, but how to receive feedback too! They explore the importance of building trust and psychological safety, the role of feedback culture, and the impact of empathy in communication. The discussion highlights personal experiences and strategies for giving and receiving feedback, emphasizing the need for openness and collaboration in fostering effective team dynamics.
Takeaways
- Feedback should be balanced with positive reinforcement.
- Specific examples help clarify feedback.
- Trust enhances team dynamics and collaboration.
- Leaders should invite feedback to disrupt power dynamics.
About Laurel:
Laurel Engbretson is the national Vice President of Strategy & Operations at LISC. In this role she leads LISC’s Strategy & Operations team to facilitate strategy development and drive operational excellence toward LISC’s enterprise-level priorities. Laurel started at LISC as a Program Officer in the Bay Area, where she lived for 30 years before moving to the East Coast to join LISC’s national office. Before LISC, Laurel worked at the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund, JPMorgan Chase, the Oakland Mayor’s office, and in residential real estate. She has an MBA/MPP from Mills College and a BA in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
About Sara:
Sara Feierstein is a nonprofit strategy and operations specialist. Her work experience and education have focused on using data to drive impact in the nonprofit industry. She has spent the last several years working in the Community Development sector where she has been implementing strategies to help her organization align internal operations with programmatic goals. Sara has a Master in Business Administration from NYU’s Stern School of Business where she specialized in Business Analytics and Nonprofit Strategy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from New York University.
Follow Laurel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelengbretson/
Follow Sara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-feierstein-22878066/
Connect with us:
- Chris - LinkedIn / Newsletter
- Lucie - LinkedIn / Saboteur Assessment
