Leadership Link Round-Up

Written By Allison Pollard

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An old coworker of mine once told me that I am good at taking criticism.  I was shocked because taking criticism from others never feels easy, but I have found that receiving feedback is not something to avoid or fear.  In fact, learning to be comfortable with discomfort helps us to change and improve.  Below are some links related to criticism:

The Art of Taking Criticism Effectively - This post offers tips on how to listen to criticism without becoming defensive, argumentative,  or angry.  Depending on the situation, you might not always be able to arrive prepared since criticism can come at any time from anyone, but the rest of the tips still apply.

How to Take the High Road - Making excuses or criticizing someone back is not classy or productive in the long run.  Another good post on how to take criticism well.

The Art of Giving Effective Feedback - Sometimes you're on the other side and giving the criticism, so here are some pointers on how to be heard while being kind.

Allison Pollard

Allison Pollard is a coach, consultant, and trainer who brings the power of relationship systems intelligence to go beyond tasks, roles, and frameworks to create energy for change. She engages with people and teams in a down-to-earth way to build trust and listen for signals to help them learn more and improve. Allison focuses on creating alignment and connection for people to solve business problems together. Her experience includes working with teams and leaders in energy, retail, financial, real estate, and transportation industries to help improve their project/product delivery and culture. Allison currently volunteers as program director for Women in Agile’s mentorship program. Her agile community focus is championing new voices and amplifying women as mentors and sponsors for the next generation of leaders. Allison earned her bachelor’s degrees in computer science, mathematics, and English from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), a foodie, and proud glasses wearer. Allison is a prolific speaker at professional groups and international conferences, including Scrum Gatherings and the Agile Alliance Agile20xx conferences. Allison is co-owner of Helping Improve LLC.

http://www.allisonpollard.com
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