The Importance of Getting Feedback From Other People

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i think that's part of it as is, if we get too focused on the inward piece, we might lose track of the data that are already there. How do we adapt our approaches to be better? What is the answer? One of the things we haven't talked about is the the importance of getting feedback and other people's perspectives. So maybe there's a way, even just to think about that journey of, you know, it requires courage to do this,. But it also shouldn't become a singular focus that pulls us in so much'

Imagine someone just pointed out you have something stuck in your teeth. A comment like that would probably make most of us self-conscious, but you’d probably be grateful for the heads up if you were about to head into a meeting. Now imagine that situation but with higher stakes, like your attitude at work or the way you behave with your partner. What would happen if we went through life unaware of how we are perceived? In today’s episode, organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich talks about what self-awareness even is and why seeking out what others see in you can be in your best interest. She also shares exercises to get to know yourself and your values, and why this knowledge is an important part of achieving your goals. Tasha is an executive coach and author of the book “Insight: The Surprising Truth About How Others See Us, How We See Ourselves, and Why the Answers Matter More Than We Think” (Currency, 2018). Her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman