People who consistently achieve results are 'good at being taught'

Are you good at being taught?

Most people don't consider themselves either good or bad at being taught.

Conversely, many people engage in trial and error regarding 'teaching,' asking themselves, 'How can I become better at teaching?'

This is because as you get older and build your career, you are increasingly expected to teach others, and opportunities to teach continue to grow.

However,

aren't the people who are good at being taught, as well as teaching, the ones who continue to grow no matter their age, and who become people worthy of teaching others?

There was a female employee in our company named A.

She was the fastest among her peers to be promoted to management, and she consistently achieved top sales as a salesperson. Furthermore, she was a super salesperson who was highly regarded even for her social media posts, which she had previously struggled with.

She once said this:

'My strength is that I am good at being taught. I make it a point to learn not just from my superiors, but from everyone I interact with. By having the attitude of honestly admitting when I don't know something and learning from those who are skilled at it, I believe I am able to achieve results even as times and environments change.'

When I heard her words, I was struck.

At the time, I didn't have the perspective of 'being taught.' I had become accustomed to my work, was able to generate sales, and had become satisfied with who I was.

However, people who truly continue to achieve results are different.

'Because we live in an era of rapid change, it is important not to be bound by past experiences or current skills, but to maintain a mindset of being taught.' I felt that keenly.

Today, I will introduce 5 tips for becoming good at being taught.

・Those who feel their growth has stalled after reaching a mid-career or veteran position
・Leaders who have experienced subordinates

I would definitely like you to read this.

5 tips for becoming good at being taught

1. Become a master at finding the 'amazing' in others

People who are good at being taught can learn from anyone, regardless of their position or age.
By finding not only visible 'amazing' qualities like sales figures, but also small 'amazing' things, you can learn from anyone.

2. Ask questions directly

In this day and age, when we don't know something, we tend to look it up on our smartphones immediately and feel like we understand it. But most of the time, we only understand it superficially and don't truly grasp it.

By asking people directly and having a conversation, you can understand things in the true sense.

3. Continue until you get used to it

If you can't do something, it's just because you aren't used to it yet. When you try something a little and can't do it, instead of thinking, 'Maybe this method isn't for me,' it is important to keep at it until you get used to it.

4. Do not hide your weaknesses or failures

People find it difficult to teach someone who seems perfect.
If you have ever been told, 'There is nothing I could possibly teach you,' you should be careful.
By sharing your weaknesses and failures with those around you, you can become someone who is easier to teach.

5. Be grateful to those who tell you things that are hard to hear

Giving feedback takes a lot of effort on the part of the person providing it. Especially as you become more experienced, it will become increasingly difficult for those around you to speak up. In such an environment, people who give you feedback or advice are very valuable. When you receive such feedback, first of all, be grateful that they had the courage to tell you.

These are the five tips for becoming good at being taught.

By remaining good at being taught no matter how old you get, your presence will surely be an inspiration to those around you.

Please give it a try!

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