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Have you ever wondered if our educational systems are truly preparing students for the challenges of the real world? Reflecting on the journey of a math-savvy son, we delve into the critical skills of problem-solving and critical thinking that extend far beyond the classroom. But there's another skill that often goes overlooked: the ability to embrace and utilize feedback. We propose a transformative idea for education—teaching students how to genuinely receive and apply feedback, enhancing their self-awareness and personal growth. This episode explores the profound impact of understanding perception versus intent and the invaluable role feedback plays in personal development.

Transitioning our focus from schools to the workplace, we examine the frequent misalignment between perception and intention among colleagues. Too often, feedback is met with excuses or dismissed outright, hindering opportunities for reflection and improvement. We advocate for a culture where open communication and feedback are not only encouraged but actively engaged with. By fostering environments where feedback is welcomed as a tool for growth, both students and professionals can dramatically improve team dynamics and individual progress. This episode serves as a call to action for educators and leaders to create spaces where feedback is not feared but seen as an essential component of development.

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We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application a

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Are you interested in the latest coaching strategy from Tim Hagen? Check out the new Journal-Based Coaching Guide series, where you can improve critical workplace skills by listening to audio lessons via weekly QR codes from Tim Hagen, and journal what you've learned from the lessons. Current topics include emotional intelligence, motivation, accelerating teamwork, mastering self-regulation, and more crucial workplace topics.

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