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A 360 feedback process is a powerful tool—but only when the soil is ready.

We often see leaders and HR teams use 360s with the best of intentions—but without the conditions in place for it to work.

It’s a practical, human-centered approach to a well-known tool, written for HR/OD/TM/L&D partners, executive coaches, and change leaders.

✍️ Blog: Is a 360 Right for Your Leader?
https://starthuman.substack.com/p/is-360-feedback-right-for-your-leader

Is 360 Feedback Right for Your Leader? 360s Are Powerful—When the Soil Is Ready

From our founder:
I’ve been sitting with a story. One that challenged me, cracked me open a bit, and helped me grow.

It started with a sentence that hit hard—and ended with a deeper connection, a stronger relationship, and a reminder of what it really means to lead from emotional intelligence and responsibility.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being human.

I shared the full story in my latest blog post (below).

https://starthuman.substack.com/p/what-if-we-stopped-taking-things?r=42c3ar

Let me know what you think, and if you've had a similar experience.

What If We Stopped Taking Things So Personally? Why Emotional Intelligence and Responsibility Matter at Work

Check out our latest blog post about creating the conditions for people to step into their power.

Empowerment in Action: How to Help Others Step Into Their Power Creating the Conditions for Confidence, Ownership, and Meaningful Action

In every group setting, feedback can land in vastly different ways. What has one person feel empowered while another feels shame or judges it as shaming? The answer often lies in how we show up: are we reacting from past wounds, or responding with presence?

In our latest blog, Amber dives into how reactivity fuels shame and dis-empowerment, and how presence can transform the feedback experience. If you're navigating feedback, leadership, or challenging emotional moments, this post will help you unpack why our emotional responses matter—and how we can empower ourselves and others by choosing presence over reactivity.

https://open.substack.com/pub/starthuman/p/why-presence-matters-how-reactivity?r=42c3ar&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true