Overcome your fear of giving feedback. Supercommunicators. Talking to customers is the fastest way to learn.
Welcome to a new issue of the newsletter, “Journal of discoveries.”
Each week, I check a list of hundreds of sources of inspiration to spot exciting articles, videos, podcasts, and books on personal development, leadership, management, technology, and innovation.
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And now, let’s dive in!
One “must” for this week
"Overcome your fear of giving feedback" by Deborah Riegel.
We often have preconceived notions that prevent us from giving timely and helpful feedback.
These notions include: the fear of a long conversation, the need for “perfect” feedback, and concerns about how the feedback will be received, especially dreading a potential conflict.
While we can't control others' reactions, we can do our part by articulating a positive intention, being clear about observations and requests, focusing on strengths, and delivering feedback with care and curiosity.
Personal development
How supercommunicators unlock the secrets to connection
What Hannah Arendt proposed as an alternative to authenticity
The next wave: fractionalized employees
“Authentic” is dead. And so is “is dead.”
To make your pitches more engaging, appeal to multiple learning styles
Learn great copywriting in 76 minutes
Innovation
Talking to customers is the fastest way to learn
AI and the evolution of humanity
Confronting impossible futures
Why Silicon Valley loves universal basic income
More than money: how do you design incentive systems that drive behavior?
Twelve killer wedges for your company's growth
Embrace gen AI with eyes wide open
The internet and the third estate
Leadership and management
Overcome your fear of giving feedback
Using persuasion to spur lasting organizational change
Empathy study reveals high demand for workplace empathy despite low rates of implementation
Psychological safety and neurodiversity
Managers, be explicit about what you need from your team
How to build psychological safety without waiting for the leader
Want to be a better leader? Ask better questions
Avatars in virtual meetings
One book
“How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk” by Adele Faber.
See you next Saturday,
Roberto
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Giving feedback is a skill you develop over time. It’s not only about overcoming fear but also fighting your own biases. Some tend to provide more negative than positive feedback; others, the opposite. Balanced feedback, regularly given, it’s the way.
This is such a valuable read! Overcoming the fear of giving feedback can really enhance communication and teamwork. Your tips on framing feedback positively are especially helpful. Thanks for sharing these insights!