The book Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs that Limit Your Potential by Muriel M. Wilkins was a book I struggled to read. As a naturally introspective person who feels like I already have a strong awareness of my strengths and weaknesses, I was humbled to realize how much growth I still need in many areas. However, that realization was not discouraging, but instead inspiring.

Giving feedback is an often dreaded task, but it’s critical for effective leadership. Not only do your team members need to know how they’re performing, but providing honest, helpful feedback in a kind way can help you build stronger relationships with them. Fortunately, we can use a few lessons from the Church to make giving feedback less painful and more effective.