Shift from Feedback to Feedforward

You’ve sat through enough performance reviews cataloging past mistakes, and you’re tired of revisiting old missteps. Today, it’s different. You lean into your coworker and say, “I want to get better at active listening. Could you give me two ways to improve when I’m in our next meeting?” They pause, smile, and share two practical ideas—leaning forward when you listen and asking clarifying questions before responding. You nod and say only, “Thank you.”

Nothing about yesterday’s errors gets re-opened. You’ve simply gathered future-oriented tips you can act on. Over the next week, the next meeting feels different. You find yourself leaning in, nodding, and asking crisp follow-up questions. The team notices—and the usually silent content designer even pipes up with a fresh idea, buoyed by the change in tone.

Feedforward fuels your forward momentum. There’s no need to get tangled in past regrets. You’re building new habits on tomorrow’s blueprint—and watching your relationships thrive in the process.

You’ve seized two concrete suggestions for tomorrow—now it’s your turn. At your next catch-up, practice leaning in completely, follow up with a question, and say “Thank you.” Let these fresh data points become your daily mileposts. Give it a try immediately—you’ll be amazed at how fast the future clicks into place.