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Managing Feedback …. how to determine which to listen to, and which to ignore.
To grow in our careers, one of the most valuable tool is feedback. However, as not all feedback is equally valuable, knowing how to filter the wheat from the chaff will make all the difference in our professional growth. Here are the three questions I use to determine which feedback to take to heart and which to let go:
Is This Person Invested in My Success?
Feedback is most meaningful when it comes from someone who genuinely cares about my progress and wants to see me succeed. Feedback from a someone who has a vested interest in my growth will likely be constructive, actionable, and grounded in a desire to help you improve.
Does This Person Have the Expertise to Guide Me?
Expertise matters when it comes to feedback. Feedback from someone with the relevant skills, knowledge, or experience can be transformative. On the other hand, feedback from someone who doesn’t understand the tasks or the role will be less valuable. By only listening to input from credible sources, we gain insights that are directly applicable and backed by real-world experience.
