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This feedback changed me
Topic
personal growth through feedback
Key insights
- I left the review and I certainly will never forget it
- I reported to John call us in for an interim period
- I had one performance review with him
- He said I do a great job of being both demanding and supportive within my own organization
- When I dont think somebodys good at their job, theyre dead to me
- That phrase, you cant unhear that
Perspectives
Feedback leads to self-reflection and growth.
Speaker's Reflection
- Acknowledges a tendency to dismiss colleagues perceived as ineffective
- Recognizes the impact of harsh feedback on personal development
- Expresses a desire to improve empathy in leadership role
- Reflects on the importance of being both demanding and supportive
- Identifies a specific phrase that triggered self-reflection
Neutral / Shared
- Mentions the role of performance reviews in personal growth
Key entities
Timeline highlights
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The speaker reflects on their performance review and acknowledges a tendency to dismiss individuals they perceive as ineffective. They express a desire to improve their empathy in their role as COO.
- I left the review and I certainly will never forget it
- I reported to John call us in for an interim period
- I had one performance review with him
- He said I do a great job of being both demanding and supportive within my own organization
- When I dont think somebodys good at their job, theyre dead to me
- That phrase, you cant unhear that