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Cultivating a Culture of Candor: Kim Scott

Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

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Learning to Impress in a Surprising Meeting

In a high-stakes meeting with Google executives, the speaker was initially nervous about capturing their attention but succeeded by showcasing the remarkable success of the AdSense business. Despite feeling like a genius after impressing the executives, the speaker received constructive feedback from Cheryl Sandberg about using the phrase 'I'm' excessively during the presentation. This feedback was delivered positively, offering support for improvement by suggesting a speech coach paid for by Google. The insight lies in the importance of effectively handling feedback and being open to growth opportunities, even when feeling confident.

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