Feedback Dynamics
Receiving feedback from loved ones can be more challenging than from strangers, as the emotional stakes are higher. Sheila highlights the irony that those who know us best often have the most valuable insights, yet we struggle to listen to them. The conversation reveals that the desire for acceptance can hinder our ability to embrace constructive criticism, leading to feelings of insignificance when our voices go unheard.In this clip
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Hidden Brain
Episode 1: Switchtracking
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I'm also frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed. Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently, but overall, I have a weird relationship with this 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. Will changing my attitude help her loosen her resistance too?
How should I handle a situation where I feel frustrated with a manager who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself during presentations? I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior, but will this change help her loosen her resistance too?
How should I handle my frustration about how I acted—being responsive and thankful but also annoyed—after Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently?