Abstract: The exact feedback linearization method implies an accurate knowledge of the model and its parameters. This assumption is an inherent limitation of the method, suffering from robustness ...

Senior leaders often tell me: “We have a great culture. People here are kind, relational, and genuinely care about one another. But … we’re not very good at giving direct feedback.” They know kindness ...

Feedback is supposed to help us grow—but let’s be honest: Sometimes it just makes us feel small. Maybe you’ve had that moment—someone shares a critique or a suggestion, and instead of feeling ...

In our research on what makes work meaningful, one of the most powerful, but underused, leadership practices was the simple act of saying “thank you” (Adams & Myles, 2025). Meaningful work isn’t ...

Leigh Thompson is the J. Jay Gerber Professor of Dispute Resolution and Organizations and a director of executive-education programs at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She is ...

If you’re a business owner, manager, or team lead, you’re going to have to give negative feedback to your people. This isn’t a bad thing: Everyone has blind spots. Your job is to help them identify ...

Completing the GTA Online tutorial involves a few steps, including creating your character, meeting Lamar, and completing a few missions. While we would not suggest skipping the tutorial, there are a ...

Companies keep asking employees for feedback, but what happens next? Employees often feel like they constantly fill out surveys, attend town halls, and deal with pulse checks, yet many employees feel ...