Direct Feedback Matters
Kim shares a pivotal moment in her career when she received blunt feedback that transformed her perspective on communication. Rather than sugarcoating her shortcomings, her boss addressed the issue directly, highlighting the importance of honesty in professional growth. This experience taught her that sometimes, the most challenging feedback can be the most valuable for personal development.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 the episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor? Additionally, how can I change my attitude towards a manager at work with whom I have a weird connection? She rarely gives me the space to explain and often interrupts me during presentations. While her approach is 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?
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 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, and the clip Mastery vs. Adaptability?