The ultra-performance tool you're overlooking
Huw Edwards
3x Founder, Harvard MBA, ex-Bridgewater Associates, Goldman Sachs | Executive Coach | Helping ambitious founders/CEOs unleash their potential and purpose
You’ve probably tried a bunch of productivity hacks out there.
Work hard, challenge yourself, set clear goals, and more.
That’s great.
But there’s a performance tool that’s often overlooked and could be the missing link in your success.
FEEDBACK.
Most people get stuck or fail in their pursuits because they shy away from uncomfortable, honest truths that can elevate them.
Today, we’ll explore how you can leverage feedback to transform your business and personal growth.
??? A Leader's Feedback Journey
In 1982, Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, made a bold prediction about the economy that turned out to be disastrously wrong.
His company suffered major financial losses, and Dalio faced near-collapse.
But instead of retreating, Dalio did something different.
He opened himself up to tough feedback.
He invited his team to tell him where he went wrong, what he missed, and how he could improve.
This led him to introduce the concept of “radical transparency” at Bridgewater Associates.
In this culture, everyone is encouraged to provide honest and open feedback, even to the CEO.
By being open to uncomfortable truths, Dalio rebuilt Bridgewater into one of the world’s most successful hedge funds today.
Feedback didn’t just save his company, it became the foundation of his future success.
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