Meet the Creatives Overcoming the Ego & Managing Feedback with Cy Wakeman
Apr 29, 2019
Cy Wakeman, an American drama-free leadership coach and bestselling author, shares her insights on overcoming ego and managing feedback. She explains how to view feedback as data rather than a personal critique, which can significantly enhance problem-solving in creative environments. Cy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and authenticity, encouraging listeners to embrace their true selves and let go of insecurities driven by ego. Her engaging stories highlight the transformative power of feedback in fostering personal and professional growth.
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Be Neutral with Feedback
- Be neutral when receiving feedback to avoid extreme reactions from your ego.
- Balance recognizing valid points and not personalizing criticism to improve and grow.
Ego Distorts Feedback Interpretation
- Ego distorts feedback by pushing people to extremes of total acceptance or rejection.
- True expertise allows for flexibility and seeing feedback as data, not personal judgment.
Focus on Possibilities, Not Limits
- Focus on how a task can be done rather than why it can't be.
- Use expertise to find flexible solutions instead of clinging to rigid opinions.