Course 2: Becoming a 7 Cups Leader - (Discussion #6) How to Accept Feedback
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Accepting feedback is a crucial part of being a good leader.
Think about the most recent feedback you received: How did you react? How did you feel? Why do you think you reacted and feel that way? What would you do differently after having watched the video?
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@Heather225
How did you react? How did you feel? Why do you think you reacted and feel that way? What would you do differently after having watched the video
I would react by listening what they are saying which is essential and create a plan to start with visible change. I would feel motivational to me. I reacted and felt that way because i will helps me to balance out my strengths and weakness in the sessions with members so that i dont repeat the same mistake but learn from it by being open minded and understanding the information about my strength and lackings both.
@iStarlight
@Heather225 sorry for the massive post, sorry my draft also got pasted, i apologise for it.
@Heather225
Think about the most recent feedback you received: How did you react? How did you feel? Why do you think you reacted and feel that way? What would you do differently after having watched the video?
Most Recent Feedback- About not talking about my feelings to people - I felt that the feedback was good and I accept it and that try to express my feelings to those who care.
How did I feel- I wasn’t shocked but I didn’t expect it to bother others.
Why Do I think I reacted and felt the way i did - Because I don’t feel comfortable sharing and most of the time I regret after doing so because my feelings get dismissed.
What would I do differently after watching Video- Nothing really because I learned and accepted what was told to me and would work on getting better.
I got a negative feed back
i was angry cause I was innocent but I reacted calmly
i felt confused
i reacted that way cause I was innocent
I would still act calm but more professional
@Heather225
Think about the most recent feedback you received: How did you react?
My most recent feedback was about an essay I wrote, I felt like the feedback was very fair, and was honestly surprised I did as well as I did
How did you feel?
I was happy with the feedback, there were some points I didn’t agree with, but overall I was happy to take it on board and improve.
Why do you think you reacted and feel that way?
I’m used to getting very harsh criticism, this was worded gently, gave examples, and told me how to improve. They also added compliments which made it easier to digest.
What would you do differently after having watched the video?
Nothing, I think I handled it well, there’s a difference between feedback and criticism. Feedback allows people to improve by pinpointing areas for improvement, using examples and giving them options on how to improve. Criticism pushes people down and makes them feel bad, it doesn’t help someone to improve.
@Heather225
Think about the most recent feedback you received: How did you react? How did you feel? Why do you think you reacted and feel that way? What would you do differently after having watched the video?
Most Recent Feedback- That a member felt they trusted me as a Listener/ Mod and that I truly care what happens in the chat rooms- I appreciated this feedback because it helped me know I was ensuring rooms were safe, members were heard and that if a conflict was there, there was a Mod on duty to remind others to not engage in conflict.
How did I feel- I was just shocked that members in chatrooms really do value the aide of mods and the “mod hate” isn’t always there and that I was appreciated in listening and chatting with others while keeping rooms safe and gossip free, or conflict free.others..
Why Do I think I reacted and felt the way i did - I appreciated what was said but also feeling that if I’m not there to mod or be in the room, what would happen and how can we teach members to have their own conflict resolution and move on from topics without someone in leadership telling them too. This made me think of how we can educate more members on conflict resolution, sef care, gossip and what to do when feeling upset and not engaging in conflict.
