Feedback Dilemmas
Navigating feedback can be a tricky endeavor, especially when it's not received as intended. One conversation reveals how negative feedback can sometimes lead to unexpected responses, such as an employee requesting a raise despite clear issues. The importance of effective communication is highlighted, emphasizing that the impact of feedback is ultimately measured by how it is perceived by the recipient.In this clip
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Decoder with Nilay Patel
Recode Decode: Kim Malone Scott, author, ‘Radical Candor’
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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 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 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. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?
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?