In their book Thanks for the Feedback, Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen discuss a few factors to consider when giving feedback: Your baseline: This is your default emotional state. Some people are more naturally optimistic, others feel more general anxiety. Your swing: This is how much you move off your baseline when you receive feedback. Some people react more strongly than others to either positive or negative feedback. Your recovery: This is the duration of your reaction. Some people bounce back from setbacks faster than others. Some people maintain a positive boost for longer.
