Why People Aren’t Giving You Unfiltered Feedback

April 12, 2024

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone says, “Can I give you some feedback?”Most people feel threatened and become defensive. This makes sense because humans are designed to avoid uncomfortable things. But here’s the thing: when you avoid feedback, you miss out on great opportunities to grow and learn. Unfiltered feedback from your team is a gift. Ask for and receive it because it could mean the difference between a flailing and thriving team.

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What is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone says, “Can I give you some feedback?

”Most people feel threatened and become defensive. This makes sense because humans are designed to avoid uncomfortable things. But here’s the thing: when you avoid feedback, you miss out on great opportunities to grow and learn. Unfiltered feedback from your team is a gift. Ask for and receive it because it could mean the difference between a flailing and thriving team.

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