More empathy = better feedback 😉
May 04, 2023
A few people have recently asked me for tips on giving difficult feedback. #1 top of mind: Maximize your empathy. Consider the difference between “Will you please clean up after yourself?” and “I know you’ve been so busy it’s hard to stay on top of things. Will you please clean up after yourself?” Try it out, and see how the results are.
I think a lot of people accidentally assume empathy/compassion means having no boundaries. These don’t belong together; this conflation comes from an assumption that we could possibly have separate interests (at a spiritual level). Seeing through that, compassion actually supports you to invite others to join you in the intimacy of your boundaries.
With love, Jordan
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