Receiving Negative Feedback

Friday, September 20, 2013

Today on Lets Get Working I would like to give you some tips on how to stay cool when you are receiving feedback.

No one likes being criticised so it’s important to keep things in perspective and grow from the information being given to you.

Listen to what the person giving feedback is saying – they are not attacking your character, they are probably pointing out how you could have produced a piece of work better. They are giving you information on how to improve.

Don’t be defensive – defensiveness stops you from listening and changing for the better. If you are defensive and don’t improve you may never get a promotion.

Think before you react – otherwise you may regret what you say and do next. Try not to take things personally and relate what is being said to the work at hand.

Own up to your mistakes – this really impresses people as it shows you are mature, you know that you are not perfect and can make mistakes and you are happy to admit to mistakes (be accountable) and willing to fix things.

Its not always easy keeping a smile on your face whilst being given negative feedback but it pays to keep in mind the above tips to help you keep your cool.

Until next time,
Enjoy the journey!
Martha!

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