Most of us tend to think a little too highly of ourselves, according to the science. Researchers have consistently found that we humans tend to overestimate our own performance. This creates a challenge for peers who give us critical feedback: even friendly colleagues are likely to perceive us as having more weaknesses than we would attribute to ourselves. When faced with conflicting information about our skills – our own opinions as well as other people’s – how do we respond?
The Gender Gap in Feedback and Self-Perception
A study of MBA students.
August 31, 2016
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