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NOVEMBER 2025

The Gift of Feedback

We’re not always expecting it, but receiving criticism — or praise — is a skill that can be improved with practice. Often the prospect of conversation involving feedback can be daunting. Providing and receiving effective feedback is something you have to learn and work on as you build your career. Here are some tips for using feedback successfully.

 

Listen. When you find yourself speaking with a senior colleague or manager, it’s important to be respectful and listen closely. Whether or not you agree with what you’re hearing, someone is doing their best to help you. Don’t interrupt them. You might even find it helpful to take notes to refer to later.

 

Do your best to not take the feedback personally. Instead, take a breath and stifle any immediate, defensive reaction. Block out the noise in your head — like thinking about what to say next or building an argument to counter what they’re sharing — and truly listen. Apply these same principles when receiving positive feedback as well. Don’t make light of your performance or contribution. Someone who is self-aware understands both their strengths and weaknesses.

 

 

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SciLine’s new offers free tips and guidance on how to make the most of interactions with journalists and expand the reach of evidence-based insights. If there are media skill areas for which you’d like to see us create future tip sheets, please email .

 

 

ON TOPIC

While the most expected time to receive broad-scope feedback is during an annual performance review, it’s helpful to know what’s going well and what you can improve upon throughout the year. We asked managers why it’s important for employees to hear both positive and negative feedback — and best practices for seeking it out. Here’s what they had to say.

 

Why is receiving feedback important for professional growth?

Receiving feedback gives an employee an opportunity to listen, absorb, and act on things that are important to improving their performance or the execution of a task or project. In fact, they often don't know how their behavior or performance is perceived until they receive feedback. Constructive feedback allows them to address things that may be holding them back. Making adjustments can improve performance and achieve personal growth and future success.

 

How can employees ask for feedback from colleagues, managers, and clients?

It’s important to solicit feedback from managers and colleagues at various stages of a project and once an important project is complete. Asking for feedback can sometimes be uncomfortable. Maintaining an open dialogue with those who will provide feedback is important, and once you get used to asking, it gets easier. If you ask for feedback regularly there should be no big surprises at your formal performance review.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

ONLINE RESOURCES

Resources for AISES Members

AISES events, like the National and Regional conferences and Professional Chapter meetings are great opportunities to network. See the list of upcoming events in the Save the Date section below.

 

Have you had a chance to connect with us on ? Check out our posts to get professional development information and more from AISES, our partners, and other members.

 

Online Resources

Get the AISES Nation App Today

The AISES Nation app is a space for AISES members to come together, share their cultural knowledge, celebrate each other's successes, and build community. This virtual hangout is your one-stop-shop to make meaningful connections and easily access all the amazing AISES programs in one place! To download the app, go to the App Store/Google Play store on your phone and type AISES Nation. You can also join the platform online .

 

 

 

 

 

JOB OPENINGS

Case Western Reserve University – Cleveland, Ohio

 

Indian Health Service

– Shiprock, N.M.

– Bemidji, Minn.

 

Jacobs

– Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

– Toronto, Ontario, Canada

– Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

– Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

– Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

Mayo Clinic

– Rochester, Minn.

– Rochester, Minn.

– Rochester, Minn.

– Rochester, Minn. 

– Phoenix, Ariz.

 

Miami University – Oxford, Ohio

 

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency – Minnesota

 

Mississippi State University, Department of Geosciences – Mississippi

 

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine – Multiple Locations

 

The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio

 

Purdue University – West Lafayette, Ind.

 

Southern Methodist University – Dallas, Texas

 

Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago – Chicago, Ill

 

OPPORTUNITIES

Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) and the Tribal Wellbeing for Seven Generations Program invite you to join the next session in the Status of Tribes and Climate Change (STACC) Webinar Series, highlighting the Water Justice Chapter from the STACC Report, Volume 2. This series uplifts Indigenous voices, experiences, and knowledge systems in the face of climate change — honoring resilience, self-determination, and solutions led by Indigenous peoples. Presenters include Dr. Kelsey Leonard (Shinnecock), University of Waterloo, Dr. Deondre Smiles (Ojibwe), University of British Columbia; and Dr. Manitowabi (Wikwemikong), Brock University.

  

Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals

The Living Waters, Resilient Nations (LWRN) Cohort, a 6-month long learning experience taking place from November 2025 through May 2026. The Cohort is hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Tribal Wellbeing for Seven Generations Program (TW7G), and will bring together Tribal leaders, Tribal community members, Tribal environmental professionals, and Knowledge Holders from across the Colorado River Basin. Over the course of the LWRN Cohort, cohort members will participate in interactive cohort meetings (virtual via Zoom, 1.5 hours each) that include an orientation, presentations from Tribal water experts, Tribal case studies, and small and large-group discussions and activities. In addition, they'll have the opportunity to develop and deepen their network of Tribal colleagues working on water issues in the Basin, and receive direct support from ITEP staff through one-on-one technical assistance both during and after the LWRN cohort. 

 

Northwest Native American Center of Excellence

The Wy'east Nursing Pathway is a 3-month preparatory pathway for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) committed to a nursing career. The Pathway provides a holistic, culturally-aligned framework to prepare scholars to excel as nursing students and throughout their careers. Through a partnership between the OHSU School of Nursing and the Northwest Native American Center of Excellence (NNACOE), the Pathway recruits, educates, and retains AI/ANs into Accelerated Bachelor’s of Nursing (ABS) and 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs to address critical workforce needs. Apply by Jan. 15.

 

 
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