Proverbs 9:7-8 - Feedback Paradox

About this episode

This episode explores the paradox of feedback, examining the disconnect between our verbal acceptance of criticism and our emotional reactions to it.

The gap between what we say and what we do creates one of life's most fascinating paradoxes, especially when it comes to feedback. While 97% of us claim to welcome constructive criticism, a remarkable 92% experience immediate fight-or-flight responses when receiving it. This disconnect forms the foundation of our exploration into ancient wisdom and modern research about handling correction. We dive deep into the psychology behind two distinct approaches to feedback—the defensive "scorner" ve...

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Host: Adam Qadmon

Topics covered

• feedback
• psychology
• constructive criticism
• ancient wisdom
• modern research

Keywords

• feedback paradox
• constructive criticism
• psychology of feedback
• defensive responses
• ancient wisdom

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