Practicing Connection

Send us a text Negative feedback can feel like a punch in the gut - but what if you could shift your mindset to see it as useful data instead of personal failure? Most of us cringe when we hear “I have some feedback for you.” But learning to receive feedback well is one of the most powerful skills you can build for collaboration and growth. In this episode of Practicing Connection, Jessica and Erin talk about how to prepare your mindset, identify which feedback deserves your attention, and turn even tough conversations into moments of learning.  Erin also shares a practical approach you can use the next time feedback catches you off guard - helping you respond with curiosity instead of defensiveness. Listen in to find new ways to make feedback feel less threatening, and more like an investment in your growth. We have a special handout that goes with this episode, to help you put these mindshifts and methods into practice. You can find it here: Reframing Feedback: Receiving Criticism Well handout LinkedIn Practice: Think back to the last time you received negative feedback. What helped you respond productively—or what would you do differently next time? Can you reframe one piece of criticism you’ve received lately as useful “notes” instead of judgment? Share your reflection in the comments. Links and resources from this episode: Join our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/ Send us a message: practicingconnection@oneop.org