Tag Archive: destructive criticism

Take 5 Steps with Critics

There are two kinds of critics. Those who push against your success and grumblers trying to help.

Embrace prickly helpers. Ignore stone-throwers on the sidelines.

Some critics care.

Take five steps with critics.

#1. Clarify concerns. Don’t explore criticism until everyone agrees on the issue.

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Facing the Fires of Disagreement, Improvement, and Destructive Criticism

Destructive critics claim the moral high ground but their message is simple, do what I want. They pretend they want what’s best for others while they pursue what’s best for them. Constructive critics… Continue reading

Being Dissatisfied Without Becoming Critical

The line between healthy dissatisfaction and destructive criticism is narrow. Dissatisfaction drives change and inspires innovation – all leaders feel it. Criticism, on the other hand, inspires fear, resistance, defensiveness, excuses, anger, or… Continue reading