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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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 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 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 proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?