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Ralph Lauren’s CEO says he doesn’t believe in sugar coating criticism—here’s how he handles negative feedback with staff
Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet isn’t afraid to tackle workplace issues head-on. Although he prefers to focus on employees’ ...
Ralph Lauren CEO On Giving Feedback: "You Need To Hit People With A 2x4"
While the remark raised eyebrows, Louvet clarified that it was a figure of speech-referring to a 2x4 piece of lumber commonly ...
The best way to give feedback isn't a compliment sandwich, says Ralph Lauren CEO—here's what he does instead
Instead of using the compliment sandwich method, Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet prefers to take a more direct approach to ...
Ralph Lauren’s CEO on Handling Negative Feedback: Patrice Louvet’s Approach to Workplace Transparency
Transparency is a cornerstone of Louvet’s leadership strategy. She believes that withholding information or avoiding tough conversations can lead to misunderstandings and hinder progress. By being ...
Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet on Direct Feedback and Leadership: 'Hit Them with a 2x4'
In the ever-evolving landscape of business leadership, few statements capture attention like Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet's bold assertion about feedback. During a recent appearance on LinkedIn's ...
Ralph Lauren CEO says sometimes employees need to be ‘hit by a 2×4 across the forehead’
Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet does not mince words when it comes to providing feedback to employees. In fact, he is of the ...
Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet's Feedback Philosophy: Avoiding the Compliment Sandwich
Traditionally, feedback has been delivered using the 'compliment sandwich' method—starting and ending with praise to soften the criticism. However, Louvet eschews this approach. Instead, he employs ...
Ralph Lauren’s CEO Explains What It Means To Hit Employee With A '2x4 Across The Forehead'
In a recent episode of LinkedIn's This is Working podcast, he highlights the importance of ambition, flexibility, risk-taking, and continuous ...
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The best way to give feedback isn't a compliment sandwich, says Ralph Lauren CEO—here's what he does instead
Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet doesn't sandwich his criticism between two compliments, he says. Instead, he gets his point across in one of two ways. For smaller issues, he starts with a person's ...