Good points! Accepting and processing feedback can definitely be a personal challenge. It's not easy. for sure. Part of the equation is also going to be how much you trust the person giving feedback to be honest and accurate, depending on the nature of the feedback. You might also need to ask yourself: does this challenge the perception I have of myself, and does it do so in a way that seems accurate, even if unexpected? You want to examine this closely just in case you're really being bullied or gaslit, which unfortunately happens too often in the workplace.
You're right, Jim. I didn't mention it, but not all feedback is well-intentioned. I agree with you. Your relationship with the person giving feedback plays a large role in how you process it and what you do with the feedback.
Good points! Accepting and processing feedback can definitely be a personal challenge. It's not easy. for sure. Part of the equation is also going to be how much you trust the person giving feedback to be honest and accurate, depending on the nature of the feedback. You might also need to ask yourself: does this challenge the perception I have of myself, and does it do so in a way that seems accurate, even if unexpected? You want to examine this closely just in case you're really being bullied or gaslit, which unfortunately happens too often in the workplace.
You're right, Jim. I didn't mention it, but not all feedback is well-intentioned. I agree with you. Your relationship with the person giving feedback plays a large role in how you process it and what you do with the feedback.