Why asking for advice is better than asking for feedback Image from rawpixel.com It’s contrary to conventional wisdom, but according to results from Harvard researchers, feedback often has no impact on our performance, even though many people prioritise feedback over advice. Asking others for feedback often leads to vague, less useful input, argue the researchers from Harvard Business School — Jaewon Yoon, Ariella Kristal, and Hayley Blunden. Ashley Whillans, Assistant
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Mental Models: The Best Way to Make Intelligent Decisions (109 Models Explained)
We wrote a book on mental models. You can learn about the project here. This guide will dive into everything you need to know about mental models. By the time you’re done this article, you’ll think better, make fewer mistakes, and get better results. Let’s explore the following: What Are Mental Models? Mental models are how we understand the world. Not only do they shape what we think and how
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Your Speech Is Packed With Misunderstood, Unconscious Messages – Facts So Romantic – Nautilus
Imagine standing up to give a speech in front of a critical audience. As you do your best to wax eloquent, someone in the room uses a clicker to conspicuously count your every stumble, hesitation, um and uh; once you’ve finished, this person loudly announces how many of these blemishes have marred your presentation. This is exactly the tactic used by the Toastmasters public-speaking club, in which a designated “Ah