Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3821: How to Get Better Feedback at Work by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly on Professional Development
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Nov 26, 2025 Karl Staib, a writer and consultant specializing in workplace feedback, shares insights on fostering effective communication and personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of asking better questions to receive constructive feedback. By transforming self-criticism into curiosity, Staib discusses daily reflection techniques that enhance self-awareness. He also recounts experiences with family feedback and how he turned a critic into an ally through dialogue. Ultimately, he advocates for open, judgment-free conversations to promote learning and deeper connections.
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Ask One Clear Improvement Question
- Ask direct improvement questions like "What is one thing I could do to improve on my work?".
- Watch how the question prompts honest, useful feedback instead of complaints.
Reframe Self-Criticism Into Learning
- Self-criticism often stems from asking the wrong questions after mistakes, which worsens mood and confidence.
- Reframing questions shifts reflection from shame to learning and reduces negative rumination.
Daily Rating With Three Reflection Questions
- Rate your day zero to ten and answer: what went well, what could I have done better, and one memorable moment.
- Use the answers to track progress, savor positives, and raise overall happiness.
