Recently, I was in Adelaide, South Australia, meeting with 25 CEO business owners to dive into a topic essential to growth: feedback. We explored not just giving feedback, but how we choose to receive it and act on it to drive real change.
We have an innate need to feel connected, to belong to a group, a community, or a network of people who share common interests. Being part of such a community fosters interaction, the exchange of ideas, and the ability to learn from others. Although there are times when we may prefer solitude, we often realise that this isn’t ideal. Without the feedback and insights from others, we miss out on the opportunity to refine our thoughts, bounce off ideas, and grow.
Receiving feedback can be a challenging experience, particularly when the feedback is not what we expect or want to hear. However, the ability to process, reflect upon, and act on feedback plays a critical role in developing personal resilience, especially in leadership roles. This article explores how one CEO used feedback to not only survive but thrive in a turbulent business environment. His journey offers valuable insights into how receiving feedback can foster resilience, adaptability, and long-term growth.