Love it or hate it, getting feedback from our teams help us become better leaders and builds trust. Below are the top three questions I’ve come across to solicit meaningful feedback. Perhaps this goes without saying, but how you react to their comments will determine whether your team members take a risk to help you again in the future! Thank them sincerely, don’t be defensive or dispute their point of view. And most importantly, if you intend to change your behavior as a result, follow through!
- “What do you think I should know but might not want to hear?”
- “What do you wish I would stop doing?” – Vineet Nayar
- “If this were your exit interview, what would you say?”
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