Look at feedback as favors.

Looking for feedback and using it helps you grow your emotional intelligence. As you advance in your career, being able to handle feedback and adapt quickly becomes even more important.

You don’t have to wait for a formal review to know if you’re doing well. Check in regularly to show you care about doing your best. When you ask for feedback, it shows you’re self-aware and open to learning. After you finish a task, try asking, “Is this format working for you, or should I adjust it for the next one?”

Try to see feedback as useful information, not as a personal criticism. When a teammate points out a mistake, they’re offering ideas to help you do better next time, not questioning your abilities. You can respond by asking, “What can I put in place to catch that next time?” This makes feedback feel less awkward and helps you use every mistake as a chance to grow.

Put these approaches into practice.

Let’s look at practical ways to build trust at work: ask for feedback regularly and approach mistakes with an open mind.