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In many cases, the work of Simon Elvnäs has helped managers change their behaviors. It might be a painful experience to watch yourself, but the films appear to provide beneficial feedback.
I want to mention A 10-Year Study Reveals What Great Executives Know and Do. One of the statements, in this article by Ron Carucci, is, "Exceptional executives actively solicit feedback about how others experience them."
<Flytta ned?> Everyone does not have the opportunity to get filmed and analyzed by scientists. Never the less, all my sources tell the same: leadership evolvement will not happen without honest and actionable feedback. Then how can leaders get the feedback and the insights about how others perceive them?
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Honest feedback, as Jan Carlzon got, should be treated as a valuable gift you get from someone who likes you. This example might be too straight forward and a trigger to enter a defense mode. If we look at the feedback from a more objective angel the message could be translated to I think what Christer really said was “I care enough for you to be honest with you.” If we can come to that Wow, what a powerful message. How often have you heard, or said, something like that?
It is easy to find a lot of writing about the importance of feedback. In literature
Just be careful; how to give and take feedback is not the easiest thing.
To make the feedback welcomed Marcus Buckingham shares a "Source of truth for my reaction."for most people. Instead of welcoming the feedback, it is easy to enter a defense mode.
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I want to mention A 10-Year Study Reveals What Great Executives Know and Do. One of the statements, in this article by Ron Carucci, is, "Exceptional executives actively solicit feedback about how others experience them."
It is the most important enabler for a leader to
Feedback is one of the most
The value of feedback is the learning that makes you better. When it comes to leadership all
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It might sound trivial to ask for feedback, but you cannot merely order a person to give this gift to you. Instead, you have to earn it by opening up show you need the feedback and take care of it. It is especially hard for managers to get the feedback they need since subordinates often have the genius to filter out some criticism.
It is easy to find a lot of writing about the importance of feedback. In literature
Feedback is one of the most
Just be careful; how to give and take feedback is not the easiest thing.
How to get started
Select a person whom you trust, to be honest, and open to you. Preferably this person has an interest and experience in personal coaching. If not, ask the person to dive into this highly important subject.
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