If you struggle to take critical feedback, read this:
The common advice on this topic is more suited for the playground than the boardroom:
-> Don't take it personally
-> Don't get emotonal
-> Count to 10
WTF?
If you’re an accomplished professional trying to find your way to the top...
This is your roadmap.
1/ Picture Yourself
You're a mosaic.
Every experience, every mistake, every resounding success adds to the picture of you.
And you, being human, can grow & evolve.
The fuel for that growth?
Feedback
And the clearer you see yourself, the easier you can place each piece.
2/ Declare Your Intention
Don't wait for people to come at you w/ feedback.
Focus them where you want to grow.
-> Tell them your gap
-> Show them you're working on it
-> Solicit their advice
-> Tell them you applied it
Your desire + action = their perception of your growth.
3/ Ask For It
Use every interaction to improve.
Don't ask: What could I have done better?
Do ask: Do you think ___ landed? If no, why not?
Targeted:
-> Minimizes the onus placed on the giver
-> Starts a more natural conversation
-> Preempts other feedback
-> Focuses them