Pfeiffer: We Are Listening to Our Critics and 'Adjusting'

The transcript discusses the importance of being open to criticism and feedback, especially in leadership roles. It emphasizes the value of honesty from friends and staff, and how such feedback can be found in various forms, including anonymously in newspapers. The speaker highlights the necessity of adjusting behavior based on feedback and the humbling experience of working in the White House, where actions are constantly scrutinized. The overall message is about the importance of listening to criticism and making necessary adjustments to better serve leadership roles.

Why does the speaker value honest feedback from friends and former staff?

• To maintain personal relationships

• To serve the President effectively

• To gain popularity

• To avoid reading newspapers

What is one way the speaker receives criticism?

• Via public speeches

• Through personal letters

• From anonymous sources in newspapers

• Through social media

How does working in the White House contribute to humility, according to the speaker?

• By limiting public exposure

• By offering numerous perks

• By providing a luxurious lifestyle

• By being constantly criticized

What type of advice does the speaker mention receiving?

• Only public advice

• No advice at all

• Both public and private advice

• Only private advice

What is the speaker's approach to criticism?

• Listening and adjusting accordingly

• Dismissing it as irrelevant

• Responding with anger

• Ignoring it completely