The New Feedback Appreciation Feature
We often talk about the value of and need for feedback to improve and grow in whatever facet of life one chooses to grow in. Both positive and negative feedback can be of great value. Positive feedback reinforces and affirms that we are making progress, and taking the correct steps toward reaching our goal. Negative feedback gives us a reality check and the insight that we often need; sometimes we just need to hear something even when we don’t like hearing it.
Positive or negative, feedback is powerful because it gives us knowledge, and “knowledge is power”. As with all knowledge, it is only as powerful as it is accurate; otherwise it can be extremely detrimental. Never has this been more evident than in today’s world; there are countless high profile examples of the perils of misinformation. For feedback, accuracy largely equates with honesty.
The formula to success sounds simple: get honest feedback and act on it. But getting this feedback can be a challenge. There can be a lot of anxiety involved in asking for feedback, and we have to rely on help from those we asked. Even if one wants to help, being honest can cause anxiety; particularly if the feedback is negative. Hence it’s extremely important to show your appreciation when you do get that invaluable piece of honest feedback.
Many of us live busy lives these days, so it’s important to acknowledge our advisers and let them know that you appreciate them taking the time to assist us. A little gesture of appreciation can go a long way towards goodwill and building a healthy constructive relationship. So let your advisers know that you found their feedback helpful and how it made you feel. This will make both parties feel good. It not only shows your advisers that you appreciate their taking the time to help you, but also lets them know that you value their opinion and honesty. This will ease their anxiety about being honest, and help keep the honest feedback coming.
Rypple has now added a new feature to support this important etiquette.
As you review and soak in your feedback, don’t forget to let your advisers know if you found their feedback helpful and how it made you feel. We’ve all experienced the power of a simple sincere “thank you”, and the warm feeling and high we can get from receiving a gesture of true appreciation. So don’t forget to show your appreciation.
