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Why is it so hard to simply accept a compliment?
Someone tells you that you did a great job, that you look great, or that they appreciate you, and suddenly you're explaining it away, minimizing it, or deflecting the attention.
In this short episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker explores why learning to receive can be just as important as learning to give.
A compliment is a gift. When we immediately deflect it, we may be missing an opportunity to receive appreciation, recognition, support, and connection. And as leaders, parents, colleagues, and partners, the way we receive also sets an example for the people around us.
Penny shares a simple story about accepting compliments that recently came full circle with her own mother, along with a powerful reminder: sometimes the best response really is just “thank you.”
In this episode, you'll discover:
• Why we instinctively deflect or minimize compliments
• How receiving appreciation can strengthen connection
• Why the way leaders receive matters
• How accepting support, recognition, and even difficult emotions can shift your mindset
• A simple reset to help you become a better receiver
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The next time someone offers you a compliment, recognition, gratitude, or support, notice what happens. Instead of explaining it away, practice receiving the gift.
Just say thank you.
It might be a much bigger reset than you think.
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