{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"27. Rethinking Performance Feedback with Dr. Sandra Mashihi and Dr. Kenneth M. Nowack","description":" Good feedback fuels performance and behavior change. Poor feedback does the opposite. It\u2019s one of the most powerful tools in a leader\u2019s toolkit, yet one of the hardest to get right. In this episode, Dr. Ken Nowack and Dr. Sandra Mashihi unpack why feedback often fails, and how L&D can help leaders build the skills to deliver it in ways that actually drive results. From the neuroscience of feedback to practical models like the 3E framework and 4-quadrant approach, Ken and Sandra offer L&D professionals a clear path to elevating feedback across the organization.   What You'll hear:  How to move beyond feedback systems to personal connections.  Addressing the gap between leader and employee perspectives on feedback. A 4-quadrant model that provides guidelines for personalized performance feedback.  The neuroscience behind both successful and painful feedback. The 3Es of effective performance feedback: Enlighten, Encourage, Enable.  Cultural considerations for feedback.   About Dr. Sandra Mashihi Dr. Sandra Mashihi is a distinguished Organizational Psychologist, keynote speaker, and author with over 20 years of experience. She is dedicated to transforming leadership behavior, building high-performing teams, and enhancing workplace relationships. As the founder of Spectra Coaching, Sandra leads with a blend of psychology and practical strategies that have successfully impacted Fortune 500 companies and leaders across industries.     About Dr. Kenneth M. Nowack Kenneth M. Nowack, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and Senior Research Officer of Envisia Learning, Inc. Dr. Nowack received his doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Nowack is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association\u2019s Division 13: Society of Consulting Psychology and was the former Editor-in-Chief of the Consulting Psychology Journal. He is also a member of Daniel Goleman\u2019s Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations.     Find and Connect with Sandra and Ken LinkedIn: Sandra Mashihi, Ken Nowack Websites: Sandra - www.spectracoaching.com, Ken - www.envisialearning.com Book: Performance Feedback Strategies: Driving Successful Behavior Change   Find and Connect with Jess Almlie LinkedIn Website: www.jessalmlie.com Subscribe to the L&D Must Change Newsletter   Coming Soon! Jess's book, L&D Order Taker No More! Become a Strategic Business Partner will be published by ATD Press on September 2, 2025. To be the first to get behind-the-scenes updates, early sneak peeks, and join the virtual launch party, join Jess's email list! You'll get the L&D Must Change newsletter delivered to your inbox weekly as well as special updates on the book when available. Click here to join!  ","author_name":"L&D Must Change","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/479145","html":"