Episode 316: Let’s Talk Feedback: How to Give It, Get It, and Grow From It

Written By Erin Diehl
 
 
 

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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin dives headfirst into one of the most powerful (and often misunderstood) tools in leadership—feedback. Through the lens of improv and emotional intelligence, Erin explores how giving, receiving, and growing from feedback can transform not just your work—but your relationships, communication, and confidence. 

If you’ve ever dreaded a performance review, hesitated to share your thoughts, or taken feedback personally, this episode will help you flip the script. Erin shares real stories, practical frameworks, and playful mindset shifts to help you embrace feedback as fuel for growth. 

Feedback Is Your Greatest Growth Tool 

Learn why feedback—when done right—isn’t criticism, it’s clarity. Erin reveals how to reframe feedback as data, not definition, and how the best leaders use it to inspire rather than intimidate. 

Clear Is Kind 

Great feedback starts with honesty and empathy. Discover how to balance transparency with care so your message lands with impact, not defensiveness. 

Use the ‘Yes, And’ Mindset 

Borrowing from improv, Erin shows how “Yes, and” can turn tough conversations into opportunities for collaboration and creativity. 

Deliver in Real Time, Not Resentment Time 

Timing is everything. Erin breaks down why feedback loses power when it festers—and how to make it part of your team’s everyday rhythm. 

Your Play Challenge 

This week, give yourself the gift of growth. Before your next feedback conversation—whether you’re giving or getting—ask: “What’s the opportunity here?” Then, listen, learn, and lead with curiosity. 

If you’re ready to communicate with courage, build trust, and lead with authenticity, this episode will help you turn feedback into your most powerful leadership advantage. 

You’ve outlined your slides, practiced your intro, and told yourself this time you won’t wing it—but when it’s go time, your nerves still take the mic. 

Enter The 3-Step Presentation Guide: your go-to roadmap for crafting, practicing, and delivering a talk that lands. With this simple system, you’ll calm your nerves, sharpen your message, and step on stage (or into that conference room) with real confidence. 

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