DARING GREATLY

Brené Brown in her book ‘Daring Greatly’ writes,

“This is shaky ground for a lot of us: moments when our work, our ideas, and our actions are open to feedback. It is a place of immense vulnerability. But it’s also the place where we are the most open and receptive. If we’re nurtured, this is how ideas evolve, broken systems detach, and innovation emerges.

Grace in disagreement — saying this could be different and how — is an essential part of the human experience. We evolve through disagreement. Ideas subjected to criticism grow stronger than ideas left unchallenged.

I know I am ready to give feedback when:

-I’m ready to sit next to you rather than across from you.
-I’m willing to put the problem in front of us rather than between us (or sliding it toward you).
-I’m ready to listen, ask questions, and accept that I may not fully understand the issue.
-I want to acknowledge what you do well instead of picking apart your mistakes.
-I recognize your strengths and how you can use them to address your challenges.
-I can hold you accountable without shaming or blaming you.
-I’m willing to own my part.
-I can genuinely thank you for your efforts rather than criticize you for your failings.
-I can talk about how resolving these challenges will lead to your growth and opportunity.
-I can model the vulnerability and openness that I expect to see from you.”

“And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” Jesus