Feedback is so important developing yourself, relationships, and being effective. It’s essential for all three parts of my coaching framework.

Often we must intentionally open ourselves up for feedback. Ask specifically how you’re doing. Build a rhythm of critique and feedback. But also be ready to hear it.

I find a healthy way to hear feedback is to listen to someone else so you can then listen to yourself.

Not solely about someone else’s opinion but what that opinion causes in you.

Respond from who you are in the end. Of course you first need to get to know yourself but if you know yourself, you can hear feedback and then hear yourself.

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Idea came from John Maeda and Becky Bermont’s book Redesigning Leadership