Self-Assessing Your Leadership: Overcoming Self-Bias with Strategies for Increasing Feedback
Effective leadership begins with self-awareness.
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Effective leadership begins with self-awareness.Self-reflection and feedback play a critical role in fostering growth.
Quick Recap:
- Self-Assessment is Crucial.
Personal and professional growth as a leader depends on self-awareness, achieved through self-assessment, feedback, and 360-degree reviews.
- Recognizing Self-Assessment Patterns.
Leaders may either be overly harsh or lenient when assessing themselves.
A common issue is giving too much weight to intentions over actual behavior, which can invalidate others' perspectives and hinder trust.
- Impact of Dismissing Feedback.
Ignoring or rationalizing feedback prevents leaders from addressing blind spots and realizing growth opportunities.
- Strategies for Feedback Improvement.
Cultivate Curiosity: Approach feedback with an open mind and ask clarifying questions to understand others' perspectives.
Reframe Feedback: Instead of questioning its truth, ask, “How might this feedback be true?” to view it as a growth opportunity.
- Feedback is Key to Growth.
Missing regular constructive feedback makes it harder for leaders to learn, improve, and understand their impact.
- Fostering a Feedback Culture.
Leaders should create psychological safety within teams to encourage open, honest feedback. Key practices include appreciating feedback and encouraging continuous input from team members.
- Commitment to Continuous Growth.
Effective leaders must combine ongoing self-reflection with feedback to identify areas for improvement and foster a team culture that values development.
Growth is a continuous journey, and cultivating a feedback-rich environment is essential for leadership effectiveness.