Happy Year of the Golden Rabbit. I love the sound of that - is sounds both prosperous and fertile...promising in all ways. So for those of us who have already broken our New Year's Resolutions and are looking for a fresh start, why not start today? We know it takes twenty-one days to form a new habit, what do you want to do? Sit down and make a plan. You don't need to do something at the same time every day, in fact, play around and find out what works best for you. Share your plan with someone who will help keep you accountable. Good luck!
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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