Say this before giving hard feedback

3-Minute Reframe with Cameron Conaway · Sep 3, 2026 · 2m

Feedback givers often assume the receiver knows they mean well. But receivers may be carrying a very different assumption — including the fear that the feedback signals something worse, especially when there's a power difference in the relationship. In this video, we explore Intent, Card 02 of the Giving Feedback suit from the Feedback Deck, and why stating your positive intent can determine whether even great feedback lands. We introduce The Preface — a simple sentence that communicates belief before critique — and dig into the deeper skill: the discernment to know when to use it, when to…