Feb 1 2009

Learning from Pain – The Gift of Feedback

Posted by Andrew Bryant, CSP
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tennisA key principle of self leadership is the ability to notice and then respond effectively to feedback.

As I write this blog post I am aware of the pain in my wrist from playing tennis. I have only just started to play tennis; I used to play squash and so I am used to flicking my wrist to get the shot. Flicking your wrist in tennis is not the correct technique and doesn’t deliver the required result; in fact, the result is pain. Now I can focus on the pain or I can focus on the message it is giving me – “correct your grip.” Continue Reading »