Welcome to the final episode in our Feedback Series! I’m Dawn Taylor, and today, we’re tackling common feedback myths—misconceptions that hold us back from giving and receiving feedback effectively.

Throughout this series, we’ve explored:
Why feedback is so powerful.
How to give feedback that sticks.
How to create a feedback loop for continuous growth.

Now, it’s time to bust the biggest myths about feedback so we can shift our mindset and use feedback as a tool for growth, collaboration, and learning.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Myth 1: Feedback is Just Criticism → Why feedback is about growth, not fault-finding.
Myth 2: Feedback is One-Way → How feedback should be a two-way conversation.
Myth 3: Feedback is Only About Weaknesses → The importance of recognizing strengths, too.
Myth 4: Feedback is Only for the Workplace or Classroom → Why feedback applies to all areas of life.

Actionable Takeaways

Feedback is about growth, not judgment. Reframe feedback to highlight strengths and opportunities.
Make feedback a two-way conversation. Ask questions, encourage dialogue, and engage in a shared learning experience.
Use balanced feedback. Techniques like Two Stars and a Wish ensure feedback includes both praise and areas for improvement.
Apply feedback beyond work and school. Whether you’re coaching a friend, improving personal skills, or collaborating on a project, feedback is universal.

This Week’s Challenge

Your challenge this week is to debunk a feedback myth using a specific feedback technique.

Here’s how:
Choose a technique like Feed-Forward, Rubric-Based Feedback, or Two Stars and a Wish.
Use it to challenge one of the myths we discussed.
Reflect on the experience:

• What myth did you address?
• How did the feedback technique change the conversation?
• What was the impact on the recipient?

📢 Share your experience with us on Instagram or Facebook using #FeedbackMythsDebunked! Let’s inspire a culture of positive, productive feedback together.

Resources & Next Steps

🔗 Read the blog post: Feedback Myths: Breaking Barriers to Growth – now live at www.ifitwereeasy.org.
🔗 Explore our Feedback Course: Take a deep dive into strategies for giving and receiving feedback effectively.
🔗 Join the Conversation: Connect with us on Instagram & Facebook and share your thoughts!

What’s Next? This wraps up our Feedback Series, but stay tuned for our next series, packed with more insights, strategies, and tools to help you grow, learn, and succeed!

Listen, subscribe, and leave a review! Let’s continue making feedback a positive force for growth.

Thanks for tuning in—I’m Dawn Taylor, and I’ll see you next time on If It Were Easy…! 🎧