83. The Feedback Paradigm

In this episode we talk about important our ability to give and accept feedback is to our growth. The way we currently see and respond to feedback is one of the most powerful weapons we have at our disposal in education. The way we personally grow, growth in our relationships, growth for our students and families, and growth for education at large is dependent on our ability to see and accept feedback in its true light! Most of us have had an uncomfortable time of receiving or giving feedback. I have started to learn more about and question why? If we really look at the role of education our power in teaching really comes from our ability to offer correct and powerful feedback. The way we currently see and respond to feedback is one of the most powerful weapons we have at our disposal! The way we personally grow, growth in our relationships, growth for our students and families, and growth for education is dependent on our ability to see and accept feedback! If you have found yourself not really open to feedback then it is time to check yourself because you have simultaneously cut off any potential for growth in your life! Not all feedback is accurate or useful, but we still need to consider it for what it could be. If we always throw the baby out with the bath water then just because of our discomfort or pride we also will not grow! What gets in our way? Pride mostly, sometimes nervousness/anxiety, or our inability to to accept that we might be part of a problem. We usually see this in our self deception tendencies on a regular basis. If you are struggling with the idea that you need to accept feedback come talk with me. If you are struggling with the idea that you need to give feedback come talk with me! I am happy to give you some feedback that just might change your life!