Do you have a hard time accepting compliments or receiving praise? YUP! Thought so! Me too!
Here’s a way to re-frame this – coming out of a coaching conversation with an Executive Director in the non-profit sector. We were discussing how to make it easier when receiving a compliment or praise.
Here’s what we landed on – the re-frame. This is A WAY, not THE WAY. Receiving a compliment or praise could be a two-step process.
Step 1: A compliment/praise is given
Receiving a compliment or praise is more about the person giving it than the one receiving it. When someone offers a compliment, they’re expressing their thanks, appreciation, or kindness. Maybe because they’re super excited, grateful, or the thing you did impacted them in such a way they simply HAVE to let you know!
By brushing off a compliment, you deny the other person the opportunity to share their perspective, emotions or thoughts.
The initial act of receiving a compliment is not about you. It’s about the feelings bubbling up for the other person.
Step 2: What you do with the compliment/praise is your business
Once you receive a compliment, simply say “thank you” to acknowledge what the other person has said.
What you do with the compliment afterwards is up to you.
- Can you use it to cultivate further humility?
- Can it be leveraged to enhance your skills?
- Are you able to use the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the rest of the team?
- Is the compliment a marker that you’re on the right track?
How you respond and leverage the compliment is where your personal growth and excellence come into play.
💥 Embrace the recognition and use it as a stepping stone to CONQUER YOUR POTENTIAL!
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