Fix Your Feedback: The Power of Shifting Conversations

Welcome to another episode of Don’t Do That! with your hosts Karen and Anee! Today, we’re diving into the power of feedback—why it matters, how bias shows up in performance conversations, and what we can do to make feedback more actionable, fair, and growth-oriented.In this episode, we discuss:What feedback really is—and why actionable feedback is the game changerHow bias, power, and culture shape the feedback people of color and women receiveCommon pitfalls in giving feedback across differencesPractical ways to reframe feedback for impact and inclusionSome key takeaways are:Feedback should be clear, specific, and actionable—not vague opinionsThe best feedback focuses on performance, not personalityBias plays a role in who gets high-quality feedback (and who doesn’t)Employees can advocate for better feedback by asking the right questionsResources:Radical Candor by Kim ScottSHRM Data on Bias in Performance FeedbackHarvard Business Review: How Leaders Can Get the Feedback Needed to GrowIf you enjoyed this conversation, we’d love to hear from you!📩 Email us: [email protected]❤️ Follow: Connect with us on LinkedIn.🎙 Subscribe: Follow Don’t Do That! on your favorite podcast platform.⭐ Leave a Review: Your feedback helps boost the show and lets others know what to expect.📢 Share: If you found today’s discussion insightful, pass it along to colleagues and friends!