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> [We each have two human needs: To learn and grow & to be respected, accepted and loved the way you are. Even though feedback facilitates learning and growth, it conflicts with our need to feel respected. This is a key…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sheila-heen/we-each-have-two-human-needs-to-learn-and-grow-to-be-respected/)

[Sheila Heen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sheila-heen/)

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## More by Sheila Heen

> [The five C's of expanding your capacity. 1. Build your confidence. 2. Expand your connections. 3. Improve your competence. 4. Strengthen your character. If…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sheila-heen/the-five-c-s-of-expanding-your-capacity-1-build-your-confidence-2/)

[Sheila Heen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sheila-heen/)

> [There are three kinds of feedback and organizations must utilize all three to be effective: 1. Evaluation. This rates you against standards and peers.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sheila-heen/there-are-three-kinds-of-feedback-and-organizations-must-utilize-all/)

[Sheila Heen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sheila-heen/)

> [Other people have all kinds of information about you that is invisible to you. How do you get feedback?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sheila-heen/other-people-have-all-kinds-of-information-about-you-that-is/)

[Sheila Heen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sheila-heen/)

> [The fastest way to change the feedback culture in an organization is for the leaders to become better receivers.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sheila-heen/the-fastest-way-to-change-the-feedback-culture-in-an-organization-is/)

[Sheila Heen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sheila-heen/)

> [We each have two human needs: To learn and grow & to be respected, accepted and loved the way you are. Even though feedback…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sheila-heen/we-each-have-two-human-needs-to-learn-and-grow-to-be-respected/)

[Sheila Heen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sheila-heen/)

> [Evaluation and coaching get tangled together. When this occurs, the noise of evaluation drowns out coaching efforts. Think of this like a term paper.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sheila-heen/evaluation-and-coaching-get-tangled-together-when-this-occurs-the/)

[Sheila Heen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sheila-heen/)

> [People won't give you feedback until they think you actually want it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sheila-heen/people-won-t-give-you-feedback-until-they-think-you-actually-want-it/)

[Sheila Heen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sheila-heen/)

> [We swim in an ocean of feedback.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sheila-heen/we-swim-in-an-ocean-of-feedback/)

[Sheila Heen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sheila-heen/)

> [Learning to receive feedback from each other is what leadership is all about.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sheila-heen/learning-to-receive-feedback-from-each-other-is-what-leadership-is/)

[Sheila Heen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sheila-heen/)

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