Brutal Honesty
Tina emphasizes the importance of being brutally honest in her writing, acknowledging both the frustrations and affections she felt for her colleagues. She reflects on the need to capture genuine emotions, even if they may upset some, while ultimately expressing a deep love for the people she worked with. The conversation touches on the impact of her experiences at Vanity Fair and its cultural significance.In this clip
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What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taking criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor?
I'm also frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed—when Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently. Overall, I have a weird relationship or connection with one manager at work. I'm going to change how I've been acting. 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. She rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations without letting me continue. It's very different from everyone else there. While it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taking criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor, and the clip Mastery vs. Adaptability? Additionally, how should I handle my frustration about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed—when Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently?