We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.
— Bill Gates ($91 billion net worth)
Somewhere along the way (after a couple of therapists, life coaches, bad break up, 2008 financial crisis!) I realized that graciously receiving feedback shows respect for the person taking the risk of speaking up. I tended to get defensive when I was younger, but I now understand that feedback is important communication. There are differences in relationships and if we want our relationships to succeed, navigating and negotiating with one another is inevitable. How things are said is another matter, of course. If we’re criticized, shamed and/or blamed, we probably won’t be too keen on hearing the feedback. My 7th grade teacher explained that when we say “good dog” we don’t yell it nastily at the top of our lungs. Maybe when delivering sensitive information, we may consider softening the blow for the best outcome. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs, XO
Blessing,
Chatgirl
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