BLUF
Modest people process social feedback with less emotional strain. Brain scans show they handle rejection calmly while still valuing acceptance, suggesting low self-focus supports resilience, steadier judgement and healthier responses under pressure.Learning Outcomes
- Recognise how low self-focus can improve emotional control in high-pressure environments.
- Apply insights on feedback processing to leadership, teamwork, and performance reviews.
- Understand how resilience to criticism can support sound judgement and sustained effectiveness.
