Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland
Welcome to the Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland. Where weāre all about creating confident, successful, and focused leaders who manage with purpose and impact. Iām Cyndi Wentland, the founder of Intentionaleaders. And Iām passionate about learning, teaching, and coaching on all things leadership related. My purpose is to equip leaders like you with the tools, resources, and support to accomplish your goals. To learn when you want, how you want. So, if youāre an aspiring leader, first-time manager, experienced executive, or you just want to make a bigger impact in your role as an individual contributorāthis podcast is for you. Because each week weāll focus on relevant, applicable, and easy to implement skills and practicesāto create focus and a deliberate path to employee engagement and business results. I know that leadership has its challenges but learning to lead shouldnāt be one of them.
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Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland
How to Gracefully Receive Feedback and Turn It Into Growth
In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the concept that "Feedback is a Gift" šāa valuable opportunity for personal and professional growth. However, receiving feedback can often trigger defensive reactions, hindering our development.
Common Defensive Reactions:
- Flight: Denying or avoiding the feedback.
- Fight: Becoming aggressive or confrontational.
- Awkwardness: Using humor or invalidation to deflect.
These responses can prevent us from fully benefiting from the insights offered.
Strategies for Embracing Feedback:
- Pause and Breathe: Take a moment to process the information before responding.
- Observe Your Thoughts: Notice any immediate reactions and set them aside to focus on the message.
- Seek Understanding: Ask clarifying questions to ensure you comprehend the feedback fully.
- Express Gratitude: Acknowledge the effort someone took to provide you with constructive insights.
By approaching feedback with openness and appreciation, we can transform it into a powerful tool for continuous learning and improvement.
Tune in to discover how to handle feedback gracefully and turn it into a catalyst for your personal and professional development.
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