Feedback is a gift, not a grenade, revealing what we can't see about ourselves. The most effective leaders don't avoid feedback but actively seek it out, growing faster by inviting correction rather than avoiding it.
• Our natural reaction to feedback often involves a stomach-dropping sensation like being on a rollercoaster
• Harvard Business Review notes that effective leaders consistently ask for feedback
• Feedback serves as a mirror revealing things we cannot see on our own
• Defensiveness kills growth while curiosity fuels continuous improvement
• When giving feedback, make it specific, kind, and actionable
• Provide "micro-feedback" in the moment rather than waiting for annual reviews
• Ask trusted people for one thing you could do better, then listen without defending
• Feedback should serve growth, not ego
I help leaders create feedback cultures rooted in trust and accountability. Shoot me a text if you'd like to chat about how I can help. What's one piece of feedback you've received that changed the way you lead? Let me know after the beep.