Beautifully articulated as always, my friend! I'm very tempted to add Brené Brown wisdom when it comes to feedback, if you don't mind!

"Vulnerability is at the heart of the feedback process. This is true whether we give, receive, or solicit feedback.

And the vulnerability doesn’t go away even if we’re trained and experienced in offering and getting feedback.

Experience does, however, give us the advantage of knowing that we can survive the exposure and uncertainty and that it’s worth the risk.

It’s easy to assume that the feedback process only feels vulnerable for the person receiving the feedback, but that’s not true.

Honest engagement around expectations and behavior is always fraught with uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure for everyone involved.

How do I know I’m ready to give feedback?

* I’m ready to sit next to you rather than across from you,

* I’m willing to put the problem in front of us rather than between us (or sliding it toward you),

* I’m ready to listen, ask questions, and accept that I may not fully understand the issue,

* I want to acknowledge what you do well instead of picking apart your mistakes,

* I recognize your strengths and how you can use them to address your challenges,

* I can hold you accountable without shaming or blaming you,

* I’m willing to own my part,

* I can genuinely thank you for your efforts rather than criticize you for your failings,

* I can talk about how resolving these challenges will lead to your growth and opportunity,

* I can model the vulnerability and openness that I expect to see from you."