Newsletter going out tomorrow! 💌 It’s for tech people who care about more than tech. Here’s a snippet of the last one to give an idea of the range. compassionatecoding.com/signup
Next week’s workshop isn’t just about giving feedback, but also receiving. We’ll work through a framework for gleaning value from feedback, no matter how poorly it’s originally delivered. 😅 https://courses.compassionatecoding.com/products/live_events/compassionate-feedback-workshop
Do you have to act on every piece of feedback you’re given? Absolutely not! People tend to give feedback based on their own values, needs, and—alas—biases. You’re the one who gets to decide whether acting on the feedback aligns with your core values and goals.
Compassionate assertiveness is always an option; it just takes some practice and internal work to have it readily available in tough situations. This is one of the topics we’ll explore more deeply in next week’s workshop. courses.compassionatecoding.com/products/liv...
Let’s say you’re upset about something at work. You can be - passive by staying quiet - aggressive by hurling insults or threats - passive-aggressive by rolling your eyes or making sarcastic jokes Or… you can be assertive by firmly communicating your needs while respecting the dignity of others.
Happy Coastal Cleanup Day! 🌊 Among other things, our tech meetup crew collected 88 golf balls scattered throughout the bushes. 😮
For the past 8 years, I’ve been training tech teams on communication skills. I’m excited to start making these trainings available to a wider audience! The first one is about balancing assertiveness and compassion in feedback. See you there! courses.compassionatecoding.com/products/liv...
September 21 is International Coastal Cleanup Day! 🌎 I'm excited to organize a local cleanup with San Diego Tech Hub for the occasion. Thanks to I Love a Clean SD for hosting and providing supplies. International info: oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-s...meetu.ps/e/Nsmn8/1fPF...
