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Receive With Curiosity

“Receive With Curiosity” is a short 15-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Professional domain. When receiving triggering feedback, pause 6 seconds, then ask "tell me more". Its goal: Convert defense reflex to exploration. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

When receiving triggering feedback, pause 6 seconds, then ask "tell me more".

15 min Advanced

Goal

Convert defense reflex to exploration.

Steps

1

Notice physical trigger pulse.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Calm instead of defense.

Evidence base

School: Receiving Feedback

Founders: Douglas Stone · Sheila Heen (2014)

Stone & Heen — Harvard Negotiation Project.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Receive With Curiosity" take?

This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Receive With Curiosity"?

Calm instead of defense. In the short term: Learn what you wouldn't hear.

Is "Receive With Curiosity" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Receiving Feedback (Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen (2014)). Stone & Heen — Harvard Negotiation Project.

Is "Receive With Curiosity" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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