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Why You Should Learn To Love Criticism
But only the right kind
Bolstered with thirty years of experience and an endless reservoir of knowledge, she knew more than everyone else in the meeting combined.
She delivered a flawless presentation to a pleasant but inexperienced gatekeeper tasked with screening out unsuitable proposals.
The client’s response shocked us.
He trashed her work and then recommended she take a remedial class to learn the basics of finance.
Not only did her critic make a condescending statement, but he lacked sufficient knowledge to criticize in the first place. His points of disapproval were nonsensical.
Few people can brush off hateful criticism without care. Whether it’s delivered in person, over email or on social media, it always stings.
Anyone can boast they’re immune to criticism. It’s easy to tell yourself, but it’s not so easy to sell yourself.
The sting of harsh criticism constrains our willingness to accept feedback — well-intentioned or not.
The four types of criticism
We often use the word criticism as a catch-all phrase for any feedback. When you…
