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“Getting people to welcome feedback was the hardest thing I ever had to do as an educator.” quote by Randy Pausch
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““Getting people to welcome feedback was the hardest thing I ever had to do as an educator.””

Randy Pausch

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Source Speech: Commencement Address, Carnegie Mellon University, 2007

Educators must first create a safe environment before feedback can be accepted.

In simple terms: Feedback needs trust first.

Key Takeaway

Build trust before giving feedback.

Themes

education communication feedback

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • classroom
  • training sessions
  • coaching
  • team meetings

Key Concepts

psychology trust building

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you model openness to feedback?
  • What barriers exist in your teaching?
A Different Perspective

People may resist feedback despite trust.

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