Dexa/The Art of Manliness

Communication Blind Spots

Doug and Brett discuss a scenario where a person unknowingly conveys contempt through their tone, despite thinking they are being polite. They explore the challenge of recognizing and addressing communication blind spots to improve interactions.

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The Art of Manliness
#246: How to Get Better at Taking Feedback
Related Questions
- What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in the episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor? Additionally, how can I adjust my attitude toward a manager who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations, as mentioned in the clip Mastery vs. Adaptability? I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?