Take Your Business to the Next Level with Strategic Feedback
As business owners, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs, we all have shared objectives - to make progress, reach our goals, and take our companies to the next level. But even with a clear vision of where we want to go, it can be difficult to turn our ideas into reality. That's why feedback is so important: it provides helpful guidance from people who know.
After-all, as Proverbs 15:31 says: “Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise”. The key is to find trusted advisors or mentors that you can consult with regularly. It may be a coach, mentor or even a mastermind; but however you do it, having someone who can give you meaningful feedback on a routine basis is essential for growth.
To ensure productive feedback sessions every time, here are three things to consider:
Choose Wisely - Find someone who has your best interests at heart;
Schedule Consistently - Put regular meetings in your calendar now;
Establish A Routine - Have some benchmark questions but feel free to add more if needed
When it comes to asking questions during these sessions, here are three types that should help drive results:
Accountability: Ask goal-setting questions designed to help keep you focused on achieving objectives;
Wins: Make sure wins are recognized and celebrated! It's easy for entrepreneurs become heads down in their work so take the time to pat yourself on the back when needed;
Blindspots: Finally, ask about blind spots - what are you missing? What other questions or topics should you consider? Having an outsider's perspective check-in on these topics is key!
Feedback from coaches, mentors and advisors is gold — especially if those people truly care about your success in business and life — because without this kind of directed guidance, growth just won't happen like it should. So why not get started today by finding someone you trust and then listening carefully when they offer advice? The insights you gain could be the driving force which takes your business (and yourself) over the top!
