Rising Tide LinkedIn Live: The Best Ways to Give Feedback

Feedback is essential for growth, whether you’re working in a business, building a brand, or simply interacting in your daily life. In our latest episode of Rising Tides, we explored the nuances of giving and receiving feedback effectively. Participants shared personal stories, actionable advice, and insights into how feedback can be used as a tool for improvement rather than a source of conflict. From managing emotions during tough conversations to fostering a culture of open communication, this discussion provided a comprehensive look at the importance of feedback.

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Key Takeaways & Quotes:

Fostering Effective Feedback Through Trust and Celebration

Giving feedback is all about trust and honesty. When there is mutual trust and respect, even difficult feedback can be meaningful. That’s why Zack Oates, CEO of Ovation, makes it a point for his team to celebrate everyone, ensuring feedback is always received from a place of genuine care

“If it’s going to be a tough conversation, We find that the most important thing is to start off by letting people know, hey, this isn’t going to be an easy conversation. But, I need to give you some feedback. And I think that’s been something that works…We give a lot of praise at Ovation; celebrating is one of our five core values. When you celebrate and you’re constantly celebrating people when you have feedback on how to improve, they know it’s coming from a place of love. But it’s tough to give feedback if you re not celebrating people” – Zack Oates

Giving Feedback When It’s Warranted

When giving feedback, it’s essential that it comes from a place of genuine care, not just for the sake of saying something. In a world filled with noise, offering feedback without purpose can do more harm than good and Richard Liverman, Strategy, Branding, Sales Mentor understands thisI mean this from a work situation rather than a customer situation,if you’ re going to give feedback to somebody be careful that is not unsolicited junk mail that actually adds value to the person you’ re speaking to and they’ re ready to receive it – Richard Liverman

Don’t BS People With Feedback

Kelsey Verdier, Director of Marketing at Marqii, emphasizes the importance of being direct and honest when giving feedback, avoiding insincere compliments.

“If you really need to give difficult feedback, but want to give a compliment sandwich or a sh*t sandwich. I think, especially when we work in, in our, within our companies and within our communities or with our spouses, we owe it to each other to be forthright and honest and clear about what the feedback is, why we’re giving it, and how things can be improved. And we do no one any favors by, uh, pandering to them with false compliments they can see through” – Kelsey Verdier

Homework

As you reflect on the feedback in your personal and professional life, consider how you deliver it. Are you being kind and constructive, or are you glossing over issues with niceness? Take a moment to ask someone for feedback and use it as a tool for growth this week.

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