Do you ever notice no matter how rough your week or how long your day is, when Friday close of business comes, you have a new energy. Is it a sense of accomplishment for what you've accomplished (making it through the week) or is it looking forward to two days off? I think that it is probably a little of both. That is how I feel today. With the crazy weather we had here, I worked from home a lot this week, but I worked about 50% more than I would have if I had gone into the office. So with the work week behind me and an evening with friends, a day of volunteering, and a day off in front of me, I left work Friday full of energy and happiness. If we could bottle that feeling, we would be millionaires. Until that time, happy Friday.
We've all read lots of books and articles on giving feedback, but what is the best way to receive feedback? My default response used to be to explain my position, show how I do what the person is asking, or show how I wanted to but someone else prevented me. If I am caught off guard or stressed, these are still my gut instincts. However, I have learned two much more constructive ways to respond to feedback that I strive to use more often. The first started as I became more self-aware and felt comfortable and safe acknowledging and working on my weaknesses. If someone points something I am aware of and I feel safe (i.e., it is pointed out in a private forum versus a public forum) the best thing I can do is say "I know, do you have any suggestions or advice that will help me?" If someone has the courage to step out of their comfort zone to point out a way I can improve, it is a safe bet they've thought about it beforehand. The second way to handle...
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