Don't Do That!

Fix Your Feedback: The Power of Shifting Conversations

Episode Summary

Today, we discuss feedback in the workplace and the shifting power of conversations. Feedback is one of the most important tools we have for growth—both personally and professionally. The right feedback can help level the playing field, push back against biases in performance evaluations, and open up real opportunities for career advancement.

Episode Notes

Welcome to another episode of Don’t Do That! with your hosts Karen and Anee! Today, we’re diving into the power of feedback—why it matters, how bias shows up in performance conversations, and what we can do to make feedback more actionable, fair, and growth-oriented.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What feedback really is—and why actionable feedback is the game changer
• How bias, power, and culture shape the feedback people of color and women receive
• Common pitfalls in giving feedback across differences
• Practical ways to reframe feedback for impact and inclusion

Some key takeaways are:

• Feedback should be clear, specific, and actionable—not vague opinions
• The best feedback focuses on performance, not personality
• Bias plays a role in who gets high-quality feedback (and who doesn’t)
• Employees can advocate for better feedback by asking the right questions

Resources:

• Radical Candor by Kim Scott
• SHRM Data on Bias in Performance Feedback
• Harvard Business Review: How Leaders Can Get the Feedback Needed to Grow

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