Embracing Negative Feedback for Effective Leadership

Papasava, Angeliki

Abstract

Subordinates and other colleagues are unlikely to offer their positive or negative feedback unless they are asked explicitly to provide a genuine assessment of the leader's performance.7 It is imperative that leaders foster a safe environment where people around them are not afraid to give their honest opinions. According to Thorman, leaders should be proactive about understanding their roles and proactively seek to improve.12 * Negative feedback also can be viewed as an opportunity for bonding with colleagues. Leaders are not expected to know everything; so asking a colleague to serve as a mentor can lead to tremendous results.13 * Self-reflection is the logical outcome of negative feedback, and it can be used to improve behaviors and attitudes. * The way leaders handle negative feedback lets them demonstrate an openness to change and growth, showing their colleagues that they are mature, cooperative, and able to embrace change. * Finally, leaders should remember that candid feedback reflects people's willingness to help them improve.

Citation

Papasava, A. (2017). Embracing Negative Feedback for Effective Leadership. The Journal for Quality and Participation, 40(3), 20-22

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 10, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Oct 10, 2022
• Publication Date: Oct 10, 2017
• Deposit Date: Oct 6, 2022
• Journal: The Journal for Quality and Participation
• Print ISSN: 1040-9602
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 40
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 20-22
• Keywords: Feedback; Employee suggestions; Leadership; Effectiveness; Process analysis; Perspectives; Culture of quality
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• Publisher URL: https://asq.org/quality-resources/articles/embracing-negative-feedback-for-effective-leadership?id=c8fa36d0a6d24f2d959d94d8e18eda0d
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