Farm Family Podcast: Episode 57 - How to Give Family Workers Performance Feedback

Episode 57: How to Give Family Workers Performance Feedback

In this episode, I sit down with Lyndsay Seafoot, Human Resources Specialist and owner of Curbridge Consulting, for a practical conversation about one of the toughest dynamics on family farms: how to give performance feedback to family members.

Lindsay brings years of experience helping farm businesses create clarity around roles, job descriptions, and communication. Together, we explore why giving feedback to employees often feels easier than giving it to your own relatives, and how to change that.

We discuss how clear expectations, structured check-ins, and respectful communication can help farm families move from frustration to alignment. Lindsay also shares actionable tools for creating a more professional workplace culture without losing the warmth of family.

If you’ve ever struggled to balance accountability with compassion, or wondered how to have honest conversations that don’t end in conflict, this episode will show you how feedback — when done right — can strengthen both your team and your relationships.

“When you’re working with family, feedback can feel personal, but it doesn’t have to be. Clear communication, defined roles, and regular check-ins help take the emotion out of it and keep everyone moving in the same direction.” – Lyndsay Seafoot, CPHR

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