JOURNAL ARTICLE

How to Manage Feedback Like An Olympic Athlete.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gervais, Michael 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses how Olympic athletes manage feedback and provides strategies that can be applied to other areas of life. The author shares insights from working with Olympic athletes and emphasizes the importance of building a trusted circle of advisors, separating useful feedback from opinions, managing emotional responses, and committing to applying useful feedback. The article encourages readers to adopt an Olympian mindset and be selective about the feedback they internalize, while remaining grounded in their inherent worth. The strategies outlined in the article can help individuals navigate feedback and use it as a tool for personal and professional development. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2024/08, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:179403806
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