ππ½ Quick Win Tip: What to Ask When Feedback Stings
βYou canβt stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.β β Jon Kabat-Zinn

Have you ever asked for feedback expecting praise, only to be hit with something that stings?
On a recent project, I asked a team member for feedback on my performance. Thinking I was doing well and hoping for positive feedback, I was shocked when they told me I needed to bring more energy to client meetings.
Initially, my ego took a hit and tried to deny it.
"What? No way, that's not me. They don't get me!" I thought to myself and tried to rationalize why my teammate got it all wrong.
But, deep inside, I knew they were right.
Instead of denying the truth of the feedback, I took the opportunity to learn from it and asked myself, "What is this moment teaching me?"
The feedback I received was an opportunity to improve how I showed up during client calls so I could be a more effective and impactful designer, which was in line with my own goals.
Resisting or denying the feedback would have gotten me nowhere, and I would have kept going on like I had, but carefully examining the feedback and being honest with myself helped me unlock this learning opportunity for growth.
ππ½ The next time you're faced with stinging feedback, instead of minimizing or brushing it aside, be honest and ask yourself, "What's the lesson I can learn here?"
In stillness, find your next step.βπ½
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