• Ep. 162 The Power of Positive Feedback

  • Oct 23 2024
  • Length: 57 mins
  • Podcast

Ep. 162 The Power of Positive Feedback

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    Spacemen, you're remarkable. You're doing a great job. Probably. I mean, you're listening to the show, so clearly you're trying to improve yourself. So nice work.

    On today's episode, we talk about the effectiveness of positive feedback and how, unfortunately, we're not so great at it. Research shows over and over that we get better results from positive feedback, but we're often afraid that if we don't highlight what was wrong, it won't get fixed. We'll that's just stupid. Stop thinking that. Listen to the episode. We'll get you fixed.

    Takeaways

    • Specific feedback is crucial for both praise and correction.
    • Positive reinforcement can lead to better outcomes than negative feedback.
    • Generational differences affect how feedback is received and interpreted.
    • Building trust in relationships allows for more effective communication.
    • Focusing on what to add rather than what to eliminate can be more motivating.
    • Nostalgia and humor can create a comfortable space for serious discussions.
    • Understanding the motivations behind feedback can improve relationships.
    • Encouragement should be genuine and specific to be effective.
    • Recognizing individual strengths can help in personal development.
    • The way we communicate feedback can shape our relationships significantly.

    Sound Bites

    • "Quit playing with your dinghy!"
    • "I would take 50 Chris Farley movies!"

    Chapters

    00:00
    The Role of Encouragement in Parenting

    06:49
    The Impact of Feedback on Generations

    09:50
    The Balance of Positive and Negative Feedback

    11:37
    Cultural Influences on Motivation

    15:46
    The Power of Positive Reinforcement

    18:28
    The Importance of Genuine Feedback

    24:58
    Understanding Motivation and Support

    24:59
    The Power of Hope and Expectancy

    25:20
    The Importance of Specific Feedback

    26:18
    Understanding Motivation Behind Actions

    27:26
    Balancing Positive and Negative Feedback

    28:38
    The Impact of Harsh Feedback

    29:41
    Recognizing Internal Struggles

    30:55
    The Challenge of Improvement

    31:49
    Communication in Relationships

    33:21
    The Role of Specificity in Feedback

    36:27
    Defining by Negatives vs. Positives

    40:28
    The Importance of Adding Positives

    43:50
    Healthy Relational Ethics

    46:27
    The Value of Genuine Praise

    49:43
    Building Trust Through Feedback

    51:20
    The Power of Positive Reinforcement

    54:09
    Focusing on Desired Outcomes

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