How to effectively provide criticism

“I didn’t like your report.” “You should work on your professionalism.” “Nobody understands your presentation.” As much as you might want to improve, you probably won’t gain anything from criticisms like those above. But, all too often that’s exactly how criticisms are presented – vague and utterly unhelpful. If presented with criticisms or suggestions like these, it’s best to [...]

It’s tough, but listen to criticism anyway

Hearing criticism, even constructive and polite criticism, can be painful. I mean, really, who wants to hear about the things they do wrong?I’ve got news for you - You do!The fact is most people, when hearing a criticism about their work or their actions or whatever, will immediately go one of the following routes: Denial. [...]

Sisterly Advice from an X-Y ‘Tweener

For a while now, I’ve been feeling a little out of place among Gen Y. Like you, I was raised on the “you’re special” diet of Mr. Rogers. Like you, I came of age via IMs and chat rooms. And, heck, I even have a blog. However, like my fellow generational straddlers (I was born in [...]

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