Book: What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful
Author: Marshall Goldsmith
A great book to read if you don't like unsolicited advice or give too much of it yourself (section in book: adding too much value).
In particular, I love this book recommended method of talking to people (especially difficult people), which I adopted immediately with great results.
1) Ask a question 2) Wait for reply no matter how it is said or the content 3) Say Thank You.
A simple an effective way to get information and improve your ability to not get too absorbed when praised (leading to ungroundedness), to let criticism run off your back like water off a duck... AND I've found that I've become a better listener and say "thank you" much more often. Love it. Simply love it.
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