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Published Jan 20, 2020

Jeff Hunter - The Knowledge Project #74

Jeff Hunter, CEO of Talentism, delves into how organizations can overcome systemic failures to unleash human potential, stressing the role of managers, effective feedback, clarity in goals, and the importance of calculated hiring and onboarding strategies.
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  • Positive Feedback

    highlights that positive feedback is crucial for helping individuals recognize their strengths and unleash their potential. He explains that many people are unaware of their abilities and need consistent, constructive feedback to gain clarity. adds that organizations often neglect positive feedback, focusing instead on correcting mistakes.

    Most managers ignore the fact that a lot of us believe we are bad at things we're actually good at.

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    Hunter also shares his approach to parenting, emphasizing the importance of helping children make sense of the world at different stages of their lives 1 2.

       

    Negative Feedback

    Hunter discusses the importance of giving negative feedback in a way that promotes understanding and improvement. He suggests focusing on transparency and aligning on standards before addressing performance gaps. This method involves a collaborative approach to identify the root causes of issues.

    You're not assigning blame here; you're just saying, are we in sync? This is a bad outcome. Now let's figure out why that bad outcome happened.

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    He also stresses the need to address underlying patterns rather than just immediate problems, which can lead to more effective long-term solutions 3 4.

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