Quick Tip: Smart Ways New Leaders Can Get Honest Feedback From Their Teams

When a new senior executive steps into a company, the goals are usually to drive growth, strengthen teams and make a positive impact. Yet, they can find themselves in an echo chamber if teams are reluctant to share their honest opinions about the leader’s style or decision-making.

Without that candid input, even the most capable executives risk missing blind spots that could negatively affect morale, alignment and performance.

Below is a smart way for new leaders to invite the unfiltered feedback they need to accelerate growth, boost trust and set the tone for a transparent, high-performing culture.

Seek Out 360 Feedback In The Integration Process

In my experience, many new senior executives ask for 360 feedback from their team (and actually their whole “system”) as a critical step in their integration. Those who are not open to this information risk having to try and fix relationships down the road or realign around important strategic initiatives. Great leaders have this willingness to learn and grow.

- Lisa Walsh, Beacon Executive Coaching

Originally published on Forbes Coaches Council.