The Feedback Permission Slip: How to Give and Receive Feedback Without Destroying Trust

Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a leader has — and one of the most misused. Most leaders are either avoiding it entirely or delivering it like a surprise attack. Whether you're a manager trying to build a team culture where people tell each other the truth, or a professional who wants to handle feedback with more confidence and less defensiveness , this episode gives you a practical framework you can use immediately.

In this episode:

• Why avoiding feedback feels kind but is actually costing your team
• The "permission slip" technique and the psychology behind why it works
• How to deliver feedback that lands instead of feedback that stings
• What to do in the first 60 seconds when feedback blindsides you
• How to separate the delivery from the data — even when the delivery is terrible
• The one follow-up move that changes how people see you as a leader

Support the show

Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention.

With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.

Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:

→ The Next Era Leader
An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention

→ Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory
1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next

→ Leadership Development for Organizations
Advisory, workshops, and programs designed to build leadership capacity, strengthen teams, and improve decision-making in complex environments

→ Speaking & Workshops
Keynotes and leadership sessions on Next Era Leadership, decision-makin...