How Asking Questions Deepens Your Feedback Insight
Listening to feedback alone won’t help you grow from it. Sometimes you have to ask questions to gain a better understanding of it.
In the past, I’ve been quick to process feedback and jump straight into next steps. When someone gave me positive feedback, I’d thank them. And tell myself to continue that behavior or action. If someone told me I needed to get better at something, I’d start brainstorming solutions.
Failing to truly understand feedback can cause you to over-index on the wrong things. Or even worse, you could neglect to see the actual value of the feedback.
Last week, I wrote about?how to be grateful for feedback. Today we focus on understanding feedback.
I want to share the key details of feedback that you should focus on when receiving it. Doing this will enable you to process the feedback with a growth mindset.
?? This is a four-part series about receiving feedback:
Part 3 - Gain understanding
Part 4 - Learn and grow
Understanding feedback details
When you receive feedback, there are a few things you should understand to maximize the potential of learning from it.
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1 个月This is such a great read, David! I loved your perspective on the topic and how you highlighted so many essential points. The reminder that 'you have to take the time to understand it' really struck a chord with me. Thank you for consistently sharing your insights—your writing makes a difference! Keep it up; you’re amazing! ??