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Office Hours with Adam: Bridging generational divides

2025/6/17

Worklife with Adam Grant

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Adam Grant

Harry Huggins

Penelope Scandellari

Tara Darrow

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Tara Darrow: 作为管理者，我发现年轻同事经常以“心理安全”为由，逃避接受负面反馈。这让我很难在给出直接反馈的同时，保护他们的心理安全。我所在的年代，如果工作不好，直接指出并要求重做是很常见的，但现在这种方式似乎行不通了。 Adam Grant: 心理安全并非要避免不适，而是要创造一个可以坦诚沟通的环境。真正的心理安全是，我可以给你诚实的反馈，而你不会因此受到打击，而是将其视为成长的机会。同时，你也可以告诉我，你很难接受我的反馈，我们可以一起探讨如何更有效地沟通。心理安全是一个双向的过程，我分享我的看法，你也可以分享你的感受。

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This chapter explores the challenges of giving constructive feedback in a multi-generational workplace, particularly regarding psychological safety. It discusses the importance of building relationships, delivering feedback effectively, and embracing vulnerability as a leader.

Misunderstanding of psychological safety as a shield from discomfort.
Importance of two-way feedback and open communication.
The value of vulnerability and admitting mistakes as a leader.

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Office hours are in session. In today’s episode, Adam follows up on last week’s analysis of generational stereotyping by fielding questions from three guests who are experiencing age-related challenges at work. Together, they discuss the misuse and impact of psychological safety, brainstorm productive ways to counter negative stereotypes about Gen Z, and explore strategies for bridging communication gaps across generations. Guests: vice-president of T-Mobile Tara Darrow, Adam’s former student Penelope Scandellari, and audio producer Harry Huggins.

Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant) | LinkedIn: @adammgrant) | Website: adamgrant.net/))

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Tara Darrow (LinkedIn: @taradarrow))

Penelope Scandellari (LinkedIn: @penelopescandellari))

Harry Huggins (LinkedIn: @harryhuggins) | Website: airmedia.org/talent/harry-huggins))

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