If you ask for feedback, you'll get a critic. If you ask for advice, you'll get a peer.

08/09/2025 0 min

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Episode Synopsis

The language we use to seek input has a huge impact on what we get back.When you ask for feedback, people often default to a critical, evaluative role. They focus on what’s wrong.When you ask for advice, you invite a collaborative, peer-to-peer mindset. The focus shifts to solutions and shared knowledge.

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