The things that I am going to say in this post are nothing new. But still, it is extremely difficult to practice and to master. I am talking about asking for feedback and handling that feedback.
I try to make it a habit to ask people for feedback. This can be about any kind of situation. This can be from anyone ranging from a loose acquaintance to a very close friend. The insights that are there for you to capture are immense. In the end it is all about what is in the eye of the beholder and that what feedback is all about. What impression do you give to other people? When you have crossed the hurdle to ask someone for feedback then comes the even tougher task of accepting that feedback and acting upon it. Don’t start saying “No, that’s not correct because…” or “No, but…”. Come on, just say “Thank you” and then just shut up. In what follows you should try to incorporate that advice in your daily behavior.
Another thing you will notice is that people really appreciate it when you ask them about feedback. Certainly you are willing to really listen to them and make a commitment to try to act on their advice. In a way feedback can become infectious when people are more then willing to cooperate what you.
Bottom line: Go ahead and ask for feedback
