Why does it feel embarrassing to admit we don't know something?

In this episode, we chat about one particular barrier that might stop many of us from growing: fear of appearing incompetent. From the pressure to “already know” to the embarrassment of asking questions, we explore why learning out loud feels uncomfortable for many adults and where embarrassment comes from.

I share adult learning theories to make sense of audience insights, pose reflections to encourage us to face our ego in learning as adults, and ground us in our human experience to help normalize learning at every level, even when you're the expert in the room.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Embarrassment: A Form of Social Pain
• The Adult Learning Theory - Andragogy - of Malcolm Knowles
• Amy Edmondson – Creating a Fearless Organization
  

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