Feedback isn't criticism, it's oxygen that allows teams to breathe, adapt and thrive without it, teams suffocate like someone walking around with spinach in their teeth all day because no one spoke up.
• Most cultures treat feedback like a courtroom judgment, creating fear and defensiveness that kills growth
• A healthy feedback culture feels more like a gym—the weights are heavy but make you stronger
• Normalize feedback as daily conversation rather than rare performance review events
• Create psychological safety where people trust honest input won't be used against them
• Coach instead of critique—ask "how do we get better" rather than saying "here's what's wrong"
• Even Bill Gates acknowledges everyone needs feedback to improve, regardless of success level
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