How Feedback Helps Teams Grow

 

Every great leader has a different mix of skills and personality traits that allow them to thrive in this role. Some are extroverts, and some are introverts. Some are collaborative and others are authoritative. They have all worked on developing certain traits of a good leader. These traits allow them to take decisive action, inspire others and communicate a powerful vision. You can too.

The two characteristics we’ll look at today are of Humility and Creativity. Both are required in a questionable, rapidly changing business environment. Being able to change pace quickly is a skill that is mandatory for the success of today’s teams.

Humility is one of the oft-misunderstood leadership attributes that’s actually critical for heading any type of team. Humility is one of the top leadership qualities, but it doesn’t mean being a doormat. Humility shapes your character so that you’re able to embrace your own weaknesses without losing confidence. From this place of self-respect, you’re receptive to others’ feedback, which opens you up to new ideas and solutions. Humility also softens you to genuine connections with other people because it makes you approachable. You’re able to interact with your team, customers, and colleagues from a place of shared humanity, which breaks down communication barriers.

Creativity is one of the most underrated leadership attributes. Yet especially in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing market, it’s actually one of the top leadership qualities in successful businesses. That’s because creativity and innovation go hand in hand. Both are essential to finding your differentiating factor and ensuring that you stand out from the competition.

Companies are creating open work environments that allow the employees and the leaders to work together in collaboration. In our digital, hybrid world, people are on zoom or other video conferencing systems that allow people to be in their own space where they are comfortable. This also tends to lend to the creativity of a team. 

In reference to feedback (and remaining humble), in moments of receiving hard feedback is typically what has allowed those around me to grow the most. When people are growing, they tend to be more creative. Remember this as a leader. Do not be afraid of giving feedback to help your teams grow, be creative, and thrive. 

Best, 

Manal