The Power Of Feedback by Manuel London — Learn Feedback Skills in Simple English

About the Book

Title: The Power Of Feedback
Author: Manuel London
Genre: Psychology, Career
Year of Publication: 2014
Pages: ~210

Summary: What the Book Is About

This book explains how feedback works, why people avoid it, and how to use it in a helpful way. It shows that feedback is not only “what your manager says.” It is also what you ask for, what you notice, and what you learn from results. The author describes common mistakes (like being too vague, too emotional, or too late) and offers clear ways to give feedback that people can accept and use. The book also explains how to seek feedback without looking insecure, and how to turn feedback into a real plan for improvement.

“Feedback is information about performance.”

What kind of book is this?

• Nonfiction

• Practical + research-based

• Focused on work, learning, and performance improvement

English Level

B2 — Learners preparing for IELTS 6.0 (or similar exams at an upper-intermediate level).

Why B2?

• The vocabulary is professional (workplace, coaching, evaluation).

• Sentences can be long when the author explains ideas.

• Many examples use subtle tone (polite vs direct language).

Why This Book Helps English Learners

This is a strong book for learning “work English” in a realistic way. It trains your brain to read for meaning, not only for translation.

Skills you practice while reading:

• Reading: understanding long paragraphs and structured arguments

• Vocabulary: workplace words (performance, goals, evaluation, development)

• Idioms & collocations: common word pairs like give feedback, seek feedback, performance review, action plan

• Grammar in context: modal verbs for advice (should, could, may), conditionals for results (if… then…), and polite requests

Estimated number of unique words: ~6,000–8,000
(Estimation based on typical nonfiction length and topic vocabulary; your “new words” count will depend on your level.)

What makes it easy to learn from:

• Clear structure (ideas repeat and build)

• Many practical situations (work meetings, coaching, reviews)

• Useful tone patterns (respectful, direct, and constructive)

Mini reading strategy (simple and effective):

1. Read 5–7 pages without stopping.

2. Mark only the words that repeat (not every unknown word).

3. Write 5 “feedback sentences” you can reuse at work.

4. Re-read the same pages one week later to lock the vocabulary.

What you learn (and how to practice it)

User Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It made feedback feel simple. I stopped avoiding hard conversations and started asking better questions.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very practical for work. Some parts feel academic, but the tools are real and usable.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Good for managers and also for anyone who wants to improve. I liked the focus on seeking feedback, not only giving it.”

Average Rating: 4.3 / 5

Did You Know?

1. Manuel London is known for work-focused psychology topics, especially learning and performance in organizations.

2. The book is often discussed as a “workplace feedback” playbook: it covers giving feedback and actively seeking it.

3. Many ideas connect to modern coaching: feedback works best when it is specific, timely, and tied to a clear next step.

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• Thanks for the Feedback — Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen

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