Comments on: Don’t Be Afraid to Solicit Feedback For Remarkable Performance

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:35:05 +0000

Tom:

It was pretty exciting when I had that thought bubble up from my subconsciousness and even better when I followed through. I love feeling like that!

By: Tom Stine | Spiritual Life Coach

Tom Stine | Spiritual Life Coach — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:45:18 +0000

Nice post. I would agree that a lot can be learned from feedback. We so often think we have to think of everything ourselves. Why? My brain isn’t that good! Get some input, then follow through. Atta boy Stephen!

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:51:26 +0000

@Stephen

Thanks for the more detailed feedback versus the one liner you had earlier. This is much more helpful and powerful. It tells me exactly why you felt impacted (or not) by the article.

It was a pretty exciting thing, actually, when I had a moment of realization while in the hotel room, realizing that I had the power of Twitter at my fingertips while on that couch. I felt my stomach lurch with excitement when that happened.

Yes, I know Kris is way awesome. Thanks for the feedback about the video. I understand how think the video might not truly convey the warmth and authenticity that you know I exhibit in person.

The magnitude of the warmth that’s missing, in your view - very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I really do appreciate the honest feedback.

Yes sir, you are certainly among my newfound friends from the Chicago SOBCon08 event. What a terrific conference that was. I’m so glad I ended up going. It was worth it. Every moment and every penny spent. Can’t wait to go again next year!

And finally, what a gigantic blessing to receive such a monumental compliment with:

“You are so much larger than the sum of your parts.”

WOW. What a strong sense of perception from another person. Thank you!

By: @Stephen

@Stephen — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:31:44 +0000

First, I love how you were able to leverage the power of Twitter to get the assistance you needed. (Kris is awesome BTW) Next, that video is fantastic, superb editing and composition. There is only one thing that the video does not truly convey, your authenticity and warmth. (Not that you don’t seem authentic and warm, it is the magnitude of that warmth that is missing) I only spent a couple of days getting to know you in Chicago, and I expect to count you among my friends until the end.
You are so much larger than the sum of your parts.

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:00:19 +0000

@Anand: Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the video. I’m glad I ended up using it for this engagement b/c like what one of my followers at Twitter said, it’s a good representation of the things I’ve done, which can be shown visually to the audience. More powerful. I plan to use it to open future engagements. Great idea on rating feedback according to a 1 to 10 scale and asking them what can be done to make it a “10″!!

@Lisa: That’s okay - in the future you’ll know to put your name in the name box so other commentators and readers and identify you by your personal name.

@Patricia: Yes, do check out Twitter. I think you’ll find it most rewarding but be sure to stay disciplined with it cuz it can be addictive. I’m only on it briefly in the mornings and at night when I’m out on my balcony enjoying a cigar and watching the sun go down. It’s a great way to wind down and catch up. Occasionally I’ll “Twitter” mid-day when traveling.

@Karen: Yes, I was indeed sucked right into Twitterville and you are the culprit! LOL. With regards to the captioning of this particular video, the answer is no. You already saw the text that appears throughout parts of the video but that’s about it. I’ll see if I can get someone to help me text the rest of it since I can’t hear it (obviously!).

@Stephen Glad you liked it Stephen but what was it you liked? Why was it impactful?

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:52:47 +0000

Kris:

Well, shaving your head these days is actually in “fashion.” Imagine that! There was a time when men were embarrassed to have bald heads, nowadays if you’re bald in one spot, you might as well shave it all off! That’s what I do. I hate looking like a bald accountant - I prefer looking like a hot TV star with little or no hair up there. LOL.

By: Karen Putz / DeafMom

Karen Putz / DeafMom — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:48:21 +0000

I saw your Tweets on all of this while in Colorado, but I couldn’t view the video because I was using my phone. I’m glad you were sucked right in to Twitterville along with the rest of us.

Is there a captioned version of this one on the ‘net?

Karen Putz / DeafMoms last blog post..Hands & Voices in Colorado

By: Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker

Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:09:28 +0000

Stephen, what a great way to introduce yourself to new people. Guess I will have to check out Twitter. I am hearing more and more about the benefits of using it.

Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworkers last blog post..Healing And Letting Go Of Repressed Emotions

By: Lisa Callsen

Lisa Callsen — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:57:38 +0000

Stephen,
Sorry about that… was in a rush… it’s me Lisa!

By: Anand Dhillon

Anand Dhillon — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:12:34 +0000

Excellent video. I agree that one of the keys to consistent improvement is getting feedback.

A great way to get feedback from others is to ask them for a rating from 1 to 10 and then ask what would be required to make it a 10.

Anand Dhillons last blog post..Carnival of Self-Mastery - July 15, 2008