Thank you for all the comments and ratings I've received. I've taken them to heart and I only hope for it to make me a better person, team member and leader.
With that said, what stuck out to me in my initial reactions upon receiving the feedback was the gap in how I think I portray myself and act toward others and how my demeanor is actually perceived by others in my group. So the self-portrayal versus actual-perception is a key take away I got from this. Where I underestimate myself, I see that as a positive strength to be more confident in; where I overestimate myself, well I guess I need to get off my high horse and work harder to express those traits.
As difficult and slightly awkward as it may be to accept criticism and complements, it is always appreciated. Under this positive environment, while I still felt a little bit vulnerable, it was good to hear because along with my peers, we just want to help each other become a better version of ourselves. There's this morbid saying that goes something like if we're not growing, we're dying. So in order for me to progress and grow, I have to know what to progress on and improve. Hindsight is 20/20 and all that and so looking back on the challenge, there will be things that I wish did more/less of. To avoid repeating mistakes, that is something I will remember to do and carry on with me for my future endeavors to help me succeed and become a better version of myself.
Alexia, what you describe you've learned through this challenge and feedback process is to be commended. It is incredibly difficult to realize the veracity of other's perceptions, especially when they contradict your own. If you are even remotely disappointed with how you conducted yourself during the last challenge, just remember that there are many more presented in the program for this reason: to take what you learned, put it into practice, and make more modifications from there. It appears as though this has perhaps been a pivotal moment for you, and I look forward to chatting you more about the details of your experience and what you've learned.
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