CORE DEFINITIONS
Being open and willing to learn.
Teachable
Listening carefully to others.
Listening
Working better with others.
Collaboration
Not blindly accepting feedback.
Critical thinking
CEO mentioned in the presentation.
Satya Nadella
The ability to learn from feedback and guidance.
Teachability
Accepting differing viewpoints.
Open-minded
Mistakes used as learning tools.
Growth mindset
Teachability does NOT mean this is missing.
Confidence
Company he transformed.
Microsoft
Learning without becoming defensive.
Openness
Admitting mistakes and correcting them.
Accountability
Long-term improvement over talent alone.
Teachability
Feedback only works if the learner is this.
Receptive
Old company culture.
Defensive
Recognizing that you don’t know everything.
Humility
Actively looking for guidance.
Seeking Feedback
Personal and moral development.
Character
Teachability starts internally, not from this.
External pressure
New company mindset.
Improvement through instruction, feedback, and experience.
Growth
Learning from anyone who sets a good example.
Adaptability
More chances for success.
Opportunities
Secure individuals feel less threatened by this.
Correction
Key leadership quality he demonstrated.
Humility