Episode 238: Establishing Feedback Loops to Fast Track

Let’s face it, hearing about how we are doing once a year at a performance review isn’t enough. In order to be our best, we need more frequent feedback. The bad thing about feedback is many of us are afraid of it and avoid it. This isn’t good because constructive feedback statistically leads to more pay and being offered higher positions. In this podcast, Monica Marquez gives us some pointers on how to deal with getting feedback, and she suggests who we should be asking to give it. Finally, she coaches us on how to ask for feedback. Listen in if you’re missing this critical element for achieving more success. Visit https://www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode. Highlights: [00:21] Performance reviews and feedback [03:09] Seeking feedback and seeing it as a gift [07:50] How feedback leads to promotions and more compensation [09:35] How to leverage your community to receive feedback [10:17] Getting right with yourself and define the feedback you want [16:05] Choosing the right people to get feedback from [17:03] Determining your approach when asking for feedback Quotes: “How much are you really going to grow if you’re only getting feedback once or twice a year?”  - Monica Marquez “If you’re continuously building this muscle of always asking for feedback, you're able to pivot and shift and grow at a much faster rate.”  - Monica Marquez “We have to shift our mindset of thinking about feedback as a gift.”  - Monica Marquez   About Nikki Barua: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Website: https://www.nikkibarua.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenikkibarua/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenikkibarua/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenikkibarua/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikkiBarua About Monica Marquez: Monica Marquez is a senior corporate leader, ex-Googler, and diversity expert. Website: https://themonicamarquez.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMonicaMarquez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themonicamarquez/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themonicamarquez/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/themmarquez