Ep. 199 Receiving Tough Feedback

You’ve just delivered your presentation, then someone gives you feedback, and it feels tough…even harsh. Now what? Mark and Darren have been there, and today they talk about how to receive critical feedback and use it to your advantage. They also examine how we as presenters can GIVE constructive feedback to benefit our fellow communicators and offer advice on how to maximize the feedback we receive.   SNIPPETS:   • There is a time and place for tough feedback   • Be willing to improve based on the feedback we receive   • Don’t let your ego get in the way of learning   • Don’t let tough feedback cause you to stop   • Crave feedback, not a pat on the back   • Don’t miss the golden opportunities to improve your speech   • Don’t deprive yourself of the opportunity to leave your message   • Don’t deprive future audience of the opportunity to learn from you   • Look for kernels of truth on all feedback   • When feedback hurts, it helps   • Let tough feedback be a rung on your ladder to being unforgettable