#372 We all like feedback… to a degree!

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 egoI 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.https://growthinstigators.com/