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The Pratfall Effect

The Pratfall Effect

Why we're afraid to admit mistakes and ask for help.

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Mar 03, 2021
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Dear Friend & Subscriber-

Our inability to encourage and receive feedback is directly tied to our fear of appearing weak or “less than” (also known as the Pratfall Effect), and this common fear is often the root of assumptions made in place of help asked for. 

This past week, I had the chance catch up with an old friend and we talked about the book I’d j…

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