Feedback is a Gift
The WKKF CLN fellows recently gathered in New Mexico for the third in-person gathering of Class Four. Part of their time together included meeting with their accountability partners and reflecting on their leadership journeys.
As leaders, we know that receiving feedback from peers can be vulnerable. However, we also know that constructive feedback is essential for deeper insight into ourselves and impact in our communities. The accountability partnership serves many functions, including offering a safe space to practice giving and receiving feedback, helping each other process feedback they receive and exploring the constructive role feedback plays in leadership overall.
As Class Four fellows continue to grow alongside their accountability partners, we checked in on how they’ve been incorporating tools — from the Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI) Feedback model to the Direction-Alignment-Commitment Model and more —, into their own leadership and relationship with their accountability partner. Hear from three pairs of accountability partners below: