▸ WHAT IT REVEALS

Directness, empathy, coaching ability.

▸ GOOD ANSWER LOOKS LIKE

Timely, specific, behavior-focused. Describes the impact and how it was received.

▸ RED FLAGS

Avoided it, delivered it poorly, or shows discomfort with direct communication.

▸ FOLLOW-UP PROBE

What was the hardest part — the feedback itself or the conversation?