Feedback Beliefs: How useful are yours?

When I’m coaching an individual, or working with a team, I like to ask them this question:

‘What do you believe about you receiving feedback at work?’

If you believe receiving feedback is mostly an unpleasant experience, you are more likely to avoid it, take it personally, and experience it as negative.

Useful Belief:

Usually, when I ask for an example of a useful belief regarding receiving feedback, someone responds with:

‘Receiving feedback can be an opportunity for me to learn, grow and improve’.

My next question is usually:

‘What do you believe about you learning, growing and improving?’

Most people value learning, growth and their own professional development and say something like:

‘As long as I’m learning, I’m happy’.

Feedback and Neuroscience:

According to cognitive neuroscientist, Dr Irena O’Brien, ‘Neuroplasticity is a concept referring to the ability of the brain to rewire itself as a result of environmental inputs’. The concept of neuroplasticity is useful in ensuring that you continue to be open to learning.

To find out more about Dr Irena O'Brien, Neuroplasticity and its connection to feedback, click here: https://www.sue-anderson.com.au/index.php/2020/01/21/feedback-beliefs-how-useful-are-yours/

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