This afternoon (Thursday) I saw real bravery went to church house to be part of Mel’s (a good colleague of mine)360 degree review. This was a review with a group of us giving honest feedback rather than a ‘traditional’ review with a line manager.

Mel requested it and we asked questions and gave honest comments based on what we saw and how we perceived situations. Mel put herself in a vulnerable and potentially painful situation so that she could grow, learn and be even better than she currently is.

On my way home on the train I found myself reflecting on whether I would, or could, put myself in this situation. I can see that it must be a really effective way to accelerate personal growth. I can also see the potential for pain!

I think the whole experience must be a bit (only a very little bit) like looking at God and honest for an honest reflection.

I think I have rarely seen such real bravery with a desire to improve and be willing to receive feedback in order to do so. It challenges me to think about how serious I am to be as rounded and as ‘good’ (whatever that means – and I don’t just mean performance/output-wise)and whether I am willing to ask the hard questions, in public or private, to progress on my journey.

Today was one of those special and privileged days with the added bonus of a personal challenge.