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…there’s evidence that people are more interested in hiring candidates who acknowledge legitimate weaknesses as opposed to bragging or humblebragging.
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An informed audience is going to spot the holes in our case… We might as well get credit for having the humility to look for them, the foresight to spot them, and the integrity to acknowledge them.
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If we approach an argument as war, there will be winners and losers. If we see it more as a dance, we can begin to choreograph a way forward.
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When people ignore advice, it isn’t always because they disagree with it. Sometimes they’re resisting the sense of pressure and the feeling that someone else is controlling their decision.
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When someone knowledgeable admits uncertainty, it surprises people, and they end up paying more attention to the substance of the argument.
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With so much emphasis placed on imparting knowledge and building confidence, many teachers don’t do enough to encourage students to question themselves and one another.
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We should be persuaded by the substance of an argument, not the shiny package in which it’s wrapped.
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Lectures are not always the best method of learning, and they are not enough to develop students into lifelong learners.
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Achieving excellence in school often requires mastering old ways of thinking. Building an influential career demands new ways of thinking.
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When we see people get punished for failures and mistakes, we become worried about proving our competence and protecting our careers.
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