Episode 209

209. How to Get More Honest Feedback From Your Team

If you’ve ever struggled with asking for or receiving feedback, you’re not alone. In this episode I discuss the challenges and strategies of building a culture of feedback. From my own leadership lessons to actionable steps for fostering authentic input, I share why feedback is the cornerstone of great leadership and team success.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

[2:15] Why feedback is essential for leaders and teams.

[7:30] The lessons Jackie learned from receiving tough feedback early in her career.

[14:00] How to ask specific questions to get actionable feedback.

[19:45] Why leaders must create a safe environment for feedback and address power dynamics.

[25:20] Techniques for giving and receiving feedback without defensiveness.

[30:00] How to train your team to give and receive feedback effectively.


Connect with Jackie Koch:

• LinkedIn: Jackie Koch

• Website: People Principles


feedback, leadership, team dynamics, honest feedback, team building, high performing team, HR best practices, HR rules, team communication, employee development, vulnerability in leadership, creating a feedback culture, leadership growth, team trust, self-awareness, non-verbal communication, leadership challenges, feedback reception, feedback delivery, team retention, workplace transparency, power dynamics in leadership, employee engagement, leadership lessons, business success, team performance, constructive criticism, effective leadership, team management, authentic input, workplace drama reduction

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Jackie Koch

Hey, I’m Jackie Koch. I have over 15 years of experience prospecting talent and building teams for Fortune 500 companies, startups and small businesses in all types of industries.  Technically, I have an MBA from Concordia University, although I’d argue I learned more about growing and scaling a modern business over the last 5 years in the LA tech start up scene. There I built out recruiting and People Operations teams for high growth tech start ups. I love entrepreneurs and being one at heart, I started my own business during the pandemic. I’m the founder and CEO of People Principles where I help founders scale through fractional recruiting and people operations services.