The Feedback Skill That Separates Managers from Directors

Senior leaders aren’t just looking at your results—they’re testing how you handle the "Director-level" skill of feedback. As a Senior Director, I’ve learned that what works for a Manager often backfires when you’re aiming for the Director level. What you’ll learn: The "11 Words" Mistake: Why direct feedback (Radical Candor) often detonates without the one variable most managers miss. The Sandwich Feedback Trap: Why the "Compliment-Correct-Compliment" method usually results in zero performance change. The Director’s Test: How senior leadership evaluates your promotion potential based on your feedback conversations. The "Survivor" Email Strategy: My specific process for giving corrective feedback that sticks without getting you reported. Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned leader feeling stuck, understanding how to bridge the "Trust Gap" is the difference between staying where you are and making the jump to Director. 📩 Book your 1-on-1 Leadership Coaching today: haddie.majnoon@gmail.com 🎯 My Favourite Leadership Books: Performance Under Pressure: https://amzn.to/43nFMY4 Never Split The Difference: https://amzn.to/45UL2Cj Radical Candor: https://amzn.to/462IUdc Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/4dHn9BF So good they can't ignore you: https://amzn.to/3J1qVus Surrounded By Idiots: https://amzn.to/3Ij8NfT Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / @haddiemajnoon1   Ways to Work with Us: haddie.majnoon@gmail.com • Leadership Coaching • Team Development Workshops • Career Growth Programs • Keynote Speaking Connect with us! • LinkedIn:   / haddie-majnoon   • Instagram: instagram.com/ledareshipgrowthhub • Reddit: reddit.com/r/LeadershipGrowthHub • Email: haddie.majnoon@gmail.com #LeadershipCoach #MiddleManagement #DirectorPromotion #RadicalCandor #FeedbackSkills #careergrowth ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - The Direct Feedback 5:15 - The Sandwich Feedback 8:02 - The Effective Feedback 🎥 About Me: I'm Haddie Majnoon, a Senior Director in banking. 20+ years of climbing from the technical trenches — geology and mining, cybersecurity, data & AI — and I share exactly what moved me up each level, while I'm still living it. DISCLAIMER: This YouTube channel is separate from my day job, and everything I share here is based on my personal experiences, research, and diverse career journey. This video is not sponsored. Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional or legal advice. Results may vary based on individual circumstances.