We all need feedback. Often we can't see ourselves clearly and we need someone to mirror back observations. I call this the "Rosalind Principle" named after a very smart and wise friend who is quite insightful about others but has more difficulty with herself.
When I ask for feedback - there is often a feeling of dread - because most of my friends give me left brained feedback - it can be brutal. I hear the feedback and recognize that its true but frequently I have difficulty acting on it.
This is where inspiration feedback comes in. Inspiration feedback is right brained. Its feedback that inspires me to do something. Often times this feedback comes in the form of questions - that by answering is feedback to myself. Rather than suggesting (telling me) to do something - the question draws out the answer.
Inspiration feedback might also use good examples instead of instructions. Showing me an example of a well written article is probably more effective than telling me to use more bullets. Sharing a positive impression of me or my work that Ive never thought of before can do wonders. Pointing out my successes and showing how those qualities can work in the area needing feedback can be good too.
I think what Im trying to say is that inspiration feedback is something that draws out inspiration from ourselves - it is something that is already known or understood - and we are motivated and understand how to act.
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