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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