Bill Belichick (pictured above) led the New England Patriots to 5 Super Bowl titles.
And when Belichick and his boys went to a party earlier this June, The Hoody was wearing the 10 diamond-studded rings he earned throughout his coaching career. You don't need to be a football fan to realize this man is an extraordinary coach.
But imagine this:
What if Belichick waited until the end of the competitive season to provide actionable feedback to Tom Brady and the rest of the team?
You can bet that he won't be coaching the Patriots, let alone earn any of those championship and conference rings!
To create a workforce that embraces challenges, businesses leaders and managers must stay alert for opportunities for improvement like a battle-hardened and hawk-eyed football coach.
All. The. Time.
After all, you're giving your employees a challenge - a task that's just beyond their comfort zone. Mistakes and slips are par for the course. You want to provide constant feedback so your workers can take appropriate steps to stay on track.
This case is especially true for Millennials.
In a survey by TriNet involving 1,000 employees aged 18 to 34, about 69% preferred frequent and informal coaching sessions where they get meaningful and specific feedback over the annual performance review.