TLDR Founders · MISCELLANEOUS

WHAT MAGICAL FEEDBACK SOUNDS LIKE

hellooperator.substack.com4 min read

Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter

Barack Obama's feedback to his speechwriter, Cody Keenan, to "take a full swing" on a eulogy draft, ignited a second wave of effort, elevating the speech to a defining moment. Such "magical feedback" acknowledges initial attempts while challenging people to push past "good enough" to create truly powerful work. You can catalyze the extra effort that fuels greatness by packaging feedback skillfully. This research reveals exactly how. It includes a simple phrase to help spark this second wind in your team.