THE SHIT SANDWICH - Deepstash

THE SHIT SANDWICH

  • The basic idea is that people open up to feedback far more if you start by complimenting them (slice of bread number one), then you give them the difficult message (the shit), then wrap up by reminding them how much you value their strengths (slice of bread number two).
  • You don’t make yourself look good by trashing someone who worked for you.

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