On the job, you need to stop fearing feedback. Professional growth and development comes from those moments when we learn what we’ve done well and not so well. Isn’t it funny that we tend to accept the positive remarks but deny the negative ones?
In this episode of our Quick Leadership Tips series, you’ll learn how to reframe your view of feedback. It’s an important process that can lead to career growth. Some of the things you will learn include:
- How we can let our fears undermine our ability to learn and grow from feedback;
- Why you should consider the source of negative remarks;
- Why you should think of a traffic cop, when it comes to how you should stop fearing feedback;
- How negative feedback can be a call to action for positive change;
- Why feedback is not judgement.
Let’s Make a Memorable Meeting
And while he loves to be on stage, Ken is no stranger to the world of virtual presenting. After all, he spent more than a decade in TV news, where you are presenting directly to a camera lens and have to connect to an audience you can’t see. Ken also believes an engaging and productive virtual presentation needs to be fast paced, include audience participation, and be customized to the organization. It’s okay to have some fun too, especially when you’re taking about serious topics like being busy or effective. And Ken can also serve you as a Master of Ceremonies.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages leaders with new ways to help meet the challenges of a changing workplace. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit the videos page on his his website. When it comes to challenges, he’s been there, having worked in TV news, disaster relief, and professional ballet.
