In this engaging conversation, Dave Prior and Lonnie Weaver-Johnson delve into the complexities of giving and receiving feedback. They explore personal experiences, the emotional challenges associated with feedback, and practical strategies for improving feedback dynamics. Lonnie shares her insights on the importance of mindset, recognizing triggers, and the four Rs of feedback: recognize, receive, react, and respond. The discussion emphasizes the value of self-awareness and the need for constructive communication in both personal and professional settings.

Takeaways

- Feedback can be life-changing if handled positively.

- Many people struggle with receiving positive feedback.

- It's crucial to learn how to accept feedback in various settings.

- Feedback givers can help receivers by being mindful of their delivery.

- The receiver ultimately controls how they handle feedback.

- Compartmentalizing feedback can help in processing it effectively.

- Recognizing triggers can aid in managing emotional responses to feedback.

- Practicing self-talk can help combat negative internal feedback.

- It's okay to ask for time to process feedback before responding.

- Showing gratitude for feedback, even if it's hard to hear, can be beneficial.

Chapters

02:49 Introduction to Feedback Dynamics

05:35 The Importance of Receiving Feedback

8:26 Navigating Negative Feedback

11:40 Personal Stories and Lessons Learned

13:54 Triggers and Reactions to Feedback

16:38 The Four Rs of Feedback

19:42 Responding to Feedback Effectively

22:29 Self-Feedback and Positive Reinforcement

Links

Lonnie’s Session at 2025 PMI Global Summit

Beyond Going Through the Motions: Create Retrospectives That Lead To Change

https://pmiglobalsummit.gcs-web.com/program/agenda#sess61853976

Dave and Stuart’s Book

No One Is Coming to Save You: Power-ups to help surf the chaos

- Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/2765ztum

- Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/surfthechaos

Dave’s classes (CSM, CSPO, A-CSPO, PMP, PMI-ACP)

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623

Contacting Lonnie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonnieweaverjohnson/

Web: https://www.lonniewj.com/