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