Here's how you can use feedback to cultivate a culture of constant growth and progress.

When we get feedback, we should accept it as a chance to learn and grow in our careers. Doing this helps us improve and discover new things about ourselves. I learned an important lesson from the book "How to Win Friends and Influence People": When giving feedback as a leader or manager, don't do it in front of everyone, as it can lower the person's morale and respect. Instead, have a private session or include it with praise. For example, you could say, "You've done great work on this part. I think you should focus more on this area or work on this a bit more."

To cultivate a culture of constant growth and progress, embrace openness in feedback. Encourage a transparent environment where team members feel safe to share and receive constructive feedback. Actively listen and show appreciation for input, demonstrating that all voices are valued. Implement regular feedback sessions and use the insights to make informed improvements. By fostering an open dialogue, you create a dynamic workplace that continuously evolves and enhances performance, driving collective success.

Feedback isn't just about correction, it's about connection and growth. Here’s how to make it transformative: • Frequency matters - Regular feedback normalizes growth. • Focus on solutions - Not just problems, guide towards solutions. • Personalize it - Tailor feedback to individual needs and goals. • Positive reinforcement - Celebrate what's working to inspire more of it.

Adoptar una mentalidad abierta en el diario vivir, es esencial para el crecimiento personal. Reconocer que la retroalimentación no es un ataque personal, sino una oportunidad de mejora, permite transformar las críticas en herramientas valiosas para el progreso. Reflexionar sobre comentarios con una mente abierta demuestra un compromiso con la superación personal. Escuchar activamente y distinguir entre reacciones emocionales y evaluaciones lógicas son habilidades esenciales, facilitando una comprensión clara de la retroalimentación e identificando acciones concretas para mejorar. Este enfoque fomenta un aprendizaje continuo y maximiza el potencial de crecimiento individual y profesional, convirtiendo desafíos en oportunidades de desarrollo.

For feedback to be effective, we must have an open mind to new ideas and perspectives. Feedback is a gift, but it is not impactful if we are close-minded. We need to create a safe space for the person giving the feedback and be mindful of our reaction. It takes courage to give feedback and if we show that we are not interested (including in our body language), they will soon stop. A key challenge is to shift from "approval seeking" to genuinely inviting constructive feedback. We can fall into the trap of seeking validation that we are doing a good job, rather than truly being open to suggestions. If the feedback giver picks this up, it will hold them back from being open and honest with you.

Es fundamental buscar activamente comentarios de diversas fuentes para obtener una perspectiva integral sobre nuestro desempeño y comportamiento personal. Al hacerlo, podemos descubrir puntos de vista variados que revelan aspectos únicos y multifacéticos de nuestras acciones. Al crear un entorno que fomente la comodidad de compañeros, mentores e incluso conocidos para compartir sus opiniones honestas, enriquecemos la retroalimentación, obteniendo una visión más completa de nuestras fortalezas y áreas que necesitan atención. En resumen, la retroalimentación de diferentes tipos de persona y diferentes círculos, no solo amplía nuestra comprensión de nosotros mismos, sino que también promueve un desarrollo más equilibrado y efectivo

Diversity of thought it what enables us to grow and to co-create a new future. For feedback to be effective it needs to provide a new perspective that drives us to stop, reflect and rethink. We need to move beyond "approval seeking" and validation. We need people to embrace candor and tell us what we need to hear instead of just telling what we want to hear. From here we can grow.

I have a slightly different take on the art of goal setting. Rather than a SMART goal, that can become a diversion, we set an intention and have clear priorities. The key to success is to avoid distraction and reduce interference and friction. It is the ability to say no to things that are not impactful that enable us to be prolific and make lasting change.

Emplea la retroalimentación para establecer metas INTELIGENTES (específicas, mensurables, alcanzables, relevantes y con plazos definidos) que impulsen tu crecimiento personal. Por ejemplo, si la retroalimentación señala la necesidad de mejorar tus habilidades de comunicación, puedes fijarte un objetivo como realizar una presentación pública mensual. De esta manera, la retroalimentación actúa como un catalizador del progreso al brindarte una guía precisa y metas concretas que alcanzar.

Una vez recibidos los comentarios y establecidos los objetivos, es imperativo proceder sin dilación. La procrastinación puede menguar el impacto de la retroalimentación y entorpecer el desarrollo personal. Por ejemplo, si se recomienda mejorar la gestión del tiempo, es esencial iniciar de inmediato la organización del horario o la adopción de nuevas técnicas de productividad. La pronta respuesta a los comentarios demuestra valoración y un compromiso serio con el cambio. Esta acción rápida fortalece una cultura de crecimiento y progreso en el trayecto del desarrollo personal.

Self-reflection is perhaps the most powerful personal development tool in our armory. At the end of each day, we can ask ourselves the following five questions: 1. What went well today? 2. What didn't go well? 3. What would I do differently next time? 4. What did I learn about myself? 5. What did I learn about others. Once we build this as a daily habit, we can go deeper. More challenging self-reflection questions include: 1. What's holding me back? 2. What am I fearing? 3. What is behind my inaction? 4. What is the real challenge? 5. What does this mean about me? These questions drive us to know who we are and reveal our true identity.