# Melinda French Gates has a 48-hour rule for criticizing employees. The billionaire philanthropist says it’s because ‘being clear is kind’

- Source: Fortune
- Published: 2026-10-18T13:23:37+00:00
- Category: Business
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The billionaire philanthropist’s 48-hour feedback rule is designed to replace anger with honesty, and it eliminates surprises at performance reviews.

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