Hello Friend!

Welcome to this new upgrade for your brain!
Today’s upgrade will focus on developing its feedback functionality 🧠

All you need to do is open your mind, and enjoy the following enhancement of yourself!

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Cognitive Pulse

 Brain warming up

Get inspired by a quote

Get doubtful about a question

What is the primary purpose of feedback?
A) To criticize
B) To encourage improvement
C) Both A and B
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Neuronal Activation

Ability explanation, and why you must develop it.

What are we talking about?

ℹ️ - Giving feedback is like being a helpful guide. It's about sharing thoughts that can make things better. It's a way to point out what's good and how to improve, creating a path towards success.

The harsh truth about feedback skills is that many individuals cannot deliver and receive constructive criticism effectively. Failure to master this skill impedes personal and professional growth, hindering collaboration and improvement.

💪 - Boosting your feedback skills is like unlocking a superpower. It brings clarity to communication, strengthens connections, and boosts success.

Not-so-random facts

1. Positive feedback triggers the release of dopamine, enhancing motivation.

2. Well-framed feedback fosters a positive emotional impact, influencing overall mental well-being.

3. Timely feedback improves memory retention and recall.

4. Effective feedback engages the brain's mirror neurons, promoting empathy.

5. Continuous feedback reduces stress and cortisol levels.

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Skill Encoding

 Deeper dive into the skill, with actionable learning materials.

Stop serving the compliment sandwich | Adam Grant

Concept:
Imagine a young professor, just 25, stepping into a big job to save a struggling company led by a CEO much older. The company had merged with another, but the team was missing a clear vision. The professor needed to give feedback, but the usual “Sandwich“ way didn't fit.

Takeaways on how to give feedback:

1. Contextual Explanation: Begin by explaining the purpose behind the feedback, aligning it with shared goals, and emphasizing the potential for mutual success.

2. Equal Ground: Establish a relatable atmosphere by acknowledging personal growth and learning, creating an environment where both parties are on a journey of improvement.

3. Consent-Driven Approach: Respectfully inquire if the individual is open to receiving feedback. This approach not only invites participation but also mitigates potential defensiveness.

4. Transparent Dialogue Over Manipulative Techniques: Instead of relying on a manipulative "compliment sandwich," engage in an open and transparent conversation. This approach fosters genuine exchange and encourages mutual growth.

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Skill Persistence

Additional insightful content, and knowledge test.

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Additional Resources

Article - How to give feedback using a 4-step framework
Providing effective feedback, especially when it's critical, can be a challenge. Constructive feedback, essential for team improvement, relies on the recipient's willingness to accept and act on it. The C.O.I.N. formula (Context - Observation - Impact - Next) offers a powerful framework to make feedback impactful, aiding in personal and team development. From understanding the situation to offering actionable suggestions, this model transforms feedback into a constructive dialogue, fostering growth and improved performance.

Ted Talk - The secret to giving great feedback | The Way We Work
Humans have been coming up with ways to give constructive criticism for centuries, but somehow we're still pretty terrible at it. Cognitive psychologist LeeAnn Renniger shares a scientifically proven method for giving effective feedback.

Book - Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well
In this book, the authors teach us how to receive and handle feedback, by turning evaluations, advice, criticisms, and coaching into productive listening and learning. Learning to receive feedback highly participates in learning to give feedback.

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Quiz

Introduction question answer:
What is the primary purpose of feedback? 👉 Both A and B

Explanation: Feedback can involve constructive criticism while also highlighting areas for improvement.

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Nicolas