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Partner at OrgHealth. Certified Executive Coach. 🔥Reinventing how organizations work and the way leaders make them grow.🔥
If asked whether our teams lie to us, the first reaction is always a passionate “NO!”. But it’s just not that simple. Are we sure? How do we know? And what if they aren’t telling us the truth because they’re afraid of repercussions? What if they’re telling us what they think we want to hear? What if it’s half-truths, canned messages, strategic omissions, and qualified information? If our teams can’t tell us the truth, we have no chance for long term success. None. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to make good decisions and that’s impossible with bad information or “yes, boss” attitude from our teams. Sure, it’s hard when people think we’re wrong. Even constructive criticism can sting. Often, we react badly when others tell us we’ve done something wrong. We get defensive, try to justify our choices, or bite back. But each time we feel that reaction starting, we need to remind ourselves to be calm and embrace the feedback. The fact is, we make mistakes. Everyone does. Just as we need to be able to tell our people when they’re in need of critical feedback, we need people who will give it to us when needed. The cycle of feedback and adjustment creates higher performance. Building a culture of feedback starts with the leaders. We need to learn to accept critique well and give critique effectively, so all members of our team (ourselves included) can give and take feedback easily. It takes an environment where each person wants to be honest and straightforward with us when they’ve misstepped or know of an obstacle that’s about to land in our path. We just need to create it. 💥Self-aware leaders know that honest feedback is the gift of an exceptional team culture. And appreciate it.💥 #leadership #management #culture #trust #workplace #growthhacking
