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054 | Feedback - How to give feedback to different personality types at work and get good at it too

Ugh, the infamous F-word…FEEDBACK. But whyyyy?
* It’s not fun
* It’s hard
* It’s awkward
* You never know how the other person is going to take it

So WHY FEEDBACK?

The better we are at giving feedback, the better we are at communicating what we need and want at work. The art of giving feedback isn’t something we come out of the womb preprogrammed with so in order for it to become a skill, it’s going to take some practice. What makes learning this topic so fun {but also challenging} is that everyone is going to interpret feedback differently.

In today’s show we dive into 4 personality types and the strategies for giving feedback to each type of person, without being an asshole. This show is structured as a workshop so you can follow along, pause, and assess which personality type(s) live within you. As you listen, I encourage you to think about which personality types represent the people you work so you can start to implement these these strategies TODAY!

When you incorporate feedback into your day to day working life you instantly become MORE valuable to your business, bosses, coworkers, and even your CEO. You are already very valuable, I know that, you know that, but I host shows like this to help you create and continue to build a strong personal brand so that other people {outside of you and me} can see your value too.

When your value to the business is highly visible, this is where career advancement lives! I’m here to help you succeed so let’s jump in...hit play and join me in learning how to give feedback to different personality types during this show, workshop style! ------- Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
- Full moon video: www.jessnessrequired.com/bookbonus

- Catch the new Express’ness Experts Series by joining my private online coaching group: www.jessnessrequired.com/JOIN/

- Download my Career Success Guides {pssst they’re free}: www.jessnessrequired.com/lovemyjob

- Watch my ‘Rock Your Next Interview Webinar’ on YouTube: www.jessnessrequired.com/video

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037 | Criticism - The relationship and role it plays in taking your career to the next level

Criticism...I'm sure you've heard of it. It's something most of us get to know fairly early in life. The truth is, criticism is a natural part of life and it isn't going away any time soon. It's not a matter of IF it will come your way, but when it will come your way.

Last week I came face to face with criticism, at first I took the defense. I felt myself shutting down mentally and wanting to close myself off, but after reflecting on it a little more, I was able to see the criticism was coming from a place of love. My friend wasn't sharing his feedback to knock me down and encourage me to quit! My friend was sharing his thoughts with me so that I can get better at something I love doing, it was constructive and I appreciate him trusting me with it!

In today's episode tune in to hear how criticism naturally integrates with our lives. You will also learn how our comfort zone and taking our life to the next level is involved when it comes to managing the criticism that comes our way. Hope you enjoy!

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