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Thanks for the Feedback - The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well

Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen

Summary

In a world where feedback is often delivered with good intentions but received with resistance or misunderstanding, the ability to receive feedback well is a critical skill for personal and professional growth. Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen explores the complexities of receiving feedback effectively, offering readers a roadmap to transform potentially difficult conversations into opportunities for learning and development.

  • Receiving feedback is an active skill: It requires openness, curiosity, and the willingness to engage rather than passively absorb or defensively reject input.
  • There are three core triggers that...

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