Why Is Feedback So Important?

Few women in business like to receive criticism, but as long as that criticism is constructive, it actually presents a valuable opportunity. At Technalink, we believe strongly in the power of constructive feedback and what that feedback can do for you in your spiritual management journey. Feedback is important for many reasons, and a few of these reasons include:

• Feedback is always there – Whether it’s expressed or not, feedback always exists. Rather than stewing over these unknown shortcomings or places with room for improvement, expressing them is the only way these thoughts can be turned into valuable actions. Not only do you get an opportunity to grow as a compassionate leader, but your team gets the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings. Combined with active listening, approaching feedback in a healthy way also opens up communication lines and builds a foundation of trust.

• Feedback is a great motivator – When you’re presented with a challenge or a new goal, the natural reaction of many is a surge of motivation to tackle this hurdle in an effective way. Whether the feedback is for leadership or team members, it sets new personal goals that when accomplished lead to a better personal and professional self.

• Feedback may be used as a guide for continued learning – As the world grows and evolves, so must our compassionate leadership practices and professional skills. Feedback is an invaluable tool for guiding this learning in a way that works, and in a way that may bring to the surface shortcomings, you never knew existed. When you can’t quite figure out where to go next in your approach to spiritual entrepreneurship, why not ask for feedback to direct you onto a new path of learning?

• Feedback aids in authenticity – All too often our egos cloud our authentic selves, and feedback is a perfect way to keep that ego in check. When constructive criticism is realized and accepted, the ego is told to take a back seat to our authentic selves, and you begin to grow more comfortable with who you are without ego being involved.