Nobody likes hearing "you could do better," especially when it stings. Criticism often triggers our defences, but reacting ...

Constructive criticism identifies what is wrong but also provides a solution, attacking the problem without attacking the person. Simply put, destructive criticism tears down and drains, while ...

It's me, Angie Batterson, and I am back with my latest edition of notes to my younger self. We all struggle with receiving criticism, and I wish I could tell you that eventually you will be perfect at ...

As a manager, delivering constructive criticism is a necessary and difficult part of the job. It can be emotionally tough to say something to someone else that you know they don’t want to hear. In ...

"Handles constructive criticism well" appears in many work-related performance reviews. You may have even had it on your ...

No one is perfect. We all make mistakes, disappoint people we care about and fall short from time to time. We know that’s true and yet, it is tough to be criticized. It can make us feel like a failure ...

What is constructive criticism, though, and how does it differ from nagging? Well, the line separating the two is super-subjective to the person receiving it. But as a general rule, the difference ...

“It seems every time I turn around, someone is complaining or griping at me,” fumed Colin “My boss picks apart every report I turn in. My wife doesn’t like the way I drive. The kids hate the food I ...

Relationships are complex and when you think of an ideal family, it should be a primary source of unconditional support, unwavering love and validation. That, however, is not always the reality. Some ...

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