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Feedback is challenging for many leaders . It is complex , but it is essential to developing ourselves and those around us . Consider the following when it comes to this funny thing called feedback :
--Mini-360 feedback exercise . If you want to know how people perceive you , try this exercise . Ask several colleagues two questions . First , “ What are my two greatest leadership strengths ?” Second , ask them to identify two , possibly three , “ opportunities to improve as a leader ” and provide specific examples .
--Be prepared to receive the feedback . Every leader who wants to be his or her best proactively seeks candid and constructive feedback . Yet , real feedback that talks about your “ opportunities to improve ” is not easy for most of us to hear .
--Don ’ t get defensive . You can ’ t argue with the feedback of someone you trust because that is how they view you .
--Make a commitment to improve . If someone reports that you are quick to blame when things go wrong , see this as an opportunity to change your approach and retrain your “ muscle memory .”
--Don ’ t ignore the feedback . When you ignore feedback , it sends the message that you don ’ t care that much about the valuable gift you have been given . This can hurt your relationships with others .
--Insist on constructive feedback . If someone says that they can ’ t identify any “ opportunities for you to improve ,” push harder . If the person still won ’ t give you feedback , identify someone else you trust to complete the mini-360 feedback exercise .
Steve Adubato , PhD , is the author of five books including his latest , " Lessons in Leadership ". He is an Emmy ® Award-winning anchor with programs airing on Thirteen / WNET ( PBS ) and NJ PBS who has appeared on CNN , FOX5 NY and NBC ' s Today Show . Steve Adubato ' s " Lessons in Leadership " video podcast with co-host Mary Gamba airs Sundays at 10:00 a . m . on News 12 +. For more information visit www . Stand-Deliver . com