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Feedback tips from Young and Old
It’s always been my contention that there is no such
thing as “negative feedback”. All well-intentioned
input on our performance should be welcome in our
personal and professional lives. That said, it’s
also easy to let our internal biases and
perspectives color how we receive that feedback, and
what we do with it.
What’s your first reaction when you’re on the
receiving end of feedback at work? A lot depends on
who’s providing the input, and what the
circumstances are. When feedback consistently
includes praise and reinforcement, it’s typically
welcome and can be productively used to change
behavior and performance. When input comes in the
form of criticism without balance, it’s easy for the
receiver to turn defensive or to try and deflect
blame.
Strive for providing balanced feedback at home and
in the workplace. Start with praise, continue with
constructive criticism, and then always leave time
to discuss next steps, and how you can support the
receiver to make beneficial change.
Or, you can use my five-and-a-half year old son
Chris as your feedback model. While I was changing
shirts one day, he looked at my mid-section and
exclaimed “Wow Dad! You need a bra for your tummy!”
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