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Forbes
19-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Negative Feedback? Amazing! How to Turn it into a Success Unlock
Negative feedback I'm working with a prominent tech company to accelerate an innovative culture and mindset. As we did a deep dive on the culture at design firm IDEO, one executive noted something unusual. As the design team in the video is working, a someone shares some negative feedback about the prototype and Tom Kelley gets excited! The excitement is shocking because most of us hate to get negative feedback. I certainly dislike it, and most often respond defensively. When I can remind myself, this simple principle helps me transform criticism into excitement, or at least acceptance: negative feedback is really a signal towards how I can get better. When I'm at my best, I'm able to actually listen! Academic culture is famously constructed from critiquing, challenging, and outright disagreeing with each other. It is so constant, with varying intentions, that when negative feedback comes in, it's easy to bristle. But some of my best insights have come from responding and even integrating others' feedback. When I try to understand their intention to react, realizing that some truth in their resistance doesn't sink the idea, I can make significant improvements. Context matters of course. In the example I was teaching this these tech executives, the IDEO team designed a prototype and because they'd invested only a few days, rather than a few years, it was easier to hear that their 'baby' was ugly. Even that holds a profound lesson. So often we wait until we have perfected something to get feedback—either because we are embarrassed or want people to like it or don't want to look foolish. We don't realize that exposing an idea early can help us get that critical feedback, potentially defining success or saving us years. I'm still working to get better at hearing negative feedback, maybe even getting excited, especially in personal life. If we could find a way to get excited … wow, imagine what we might learn!
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local United Way org receives $50k grant
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The United Way of the Greater Dayton Area received a $50,000 grant. The grant was gifted by the AES Ohio Foundation in support of its multiple programs. This will help families throughout the Miami Valley. Tom Kelley, President and CEO of United Way of the Greater Dayton Area, spoke about how the funds will empower local families. 'We are grateful to the AES Ohio Foundation for their investment in our community. This funding enables us to further our mission of uplifting families throughout the Miami Valley,' said Kelley. 'With the support of our partners, we can continue to foster local resilience, improve health outcomes, expand youth opportunities, and enhance financial security. Together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant community.' Over $1M confirmed for hospital and police communication program The initiatives which will be helped by the grant are listed below: Strong Families, which helps people stay in their homes, build financial stability and give kids educational support. HelpLink / VetsLink 211, a confidential helpline that helps people 24/7 get connected to resources they need. General literacy and educational opportunities, which help both kids and adults develop critical life skills. 'Through grants, the AES Ohio Foundation supports organizations like the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area and their impactful work throughout the year. We are intentional to keep every dollar local helping to deliver essential services and innovative programs,' said Tom Raga, AES Ohio President. 'These grants aim to remove barriers to opportunity, improve health care access, and strengthen our cultural fabric, investing in a stronger future for West Central Ohio.' To learn more about the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area's 100+ year legacy of helping families in the Miami Valley, click here. For questions about services provided call (937) 225-3060. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
