Do These 3 Things the Next Time You Get Criticism That Stings

October 13 , 2021

By Art Markman

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The football coach Vince Lombardi is quoted as saying, “Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.” If you engage repeatedly in a behavior that is flawed, then you’re going to get really good at doing the wrong thing.

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Leadership is about developing people, and that includes giving difficult feedback to employees about their performance. Leaders who see corrective feedback as a partnership with their employees and an opportunity to encourage their growth and development reap great rewards in employee engagement...

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Many people think that once they leave school, they don't need to worry about grammar. In the real world, most people will just figure out what you mean ... right?

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Feedback frightens me. It probably frightens you, too. When we pour intense energy into a project, we don't want blunt opinions of our (supposedly) finished work. We crave pure praise from bosses, colleagues or customers. Even minor criticisms can be hard to take. Harsher responses feel like a kick...

Filed Under: Best Advice, best advice, Feedback, Insights, insights, Success, success