Most of us recognise that feedback can be useful to help us learn and improve. Our mindset however has a significant impact on how we interpret feedback and the extent to which we use it to adapt and change. When we adopt a growth mindset, feedback is viewed as a valuable tool to identify ways we can get better. When we adopt a fixed mindset, feedback can feel threatening and be viewed as a judgement on our competence and value, and can ultimately limit learning.
Understanding how and why we react to feedback in certain ways can help us to identify valuable insights, even if the feedback isn’t delivered in the most effective way. It can also help us to seek feedback more often and respond more productively.
Leaders are also in a position to provide feedback to others to help them improve and adapt. Providing feedback that is specific, actionable, frequent and focused on improvement can also spur growth in others.
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