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FRUITFUL FEEDBACK

We asked the following founders and CEOs how they prefer to give and receive feedback. The advice they shared ranged from tactical to philosophical, but a few recurring pieces of guidance kept cropping up: Be consistent, be respectful, and be specific. And have a little fun with the process.

Can I give you some feedback?” might be the six most stressful words you’ll hear in the workplaceeven when you’re the boss. After

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