Ten Tips For Conquering Criticism
In this episode of the Family Before Fortune Podcast we look at criticism, failure’s little buddy. In Think and grow rich “fear of criticism is #2” Quote The fear of criticism robs man of his initiative, destroys his power of imagination, limits his individuality, takes away his self-reliance, and does him damage in a hundred other ways.
[callout]This episode originally appeared on the Family Before Fortune Podcast which is now the Modern Leadership Podcast. To listen to Modern Leadership click here. To see the Family Before Fortune Podcast archive click here.[/callout]
On my bookshelf:
Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin
Interesting online webtool:
Pocket– the simple way to save things you want to view later.
Main topic: Criticism
- Difference between constructive and destructive criticism
- Accept that you are not perfect – there is some truth to it.
- Figure out what you are really being told- take time to really listen.
- What are the persons true motives
- Learn and move on- can’t harbor continued ill will
- Criticism isn’t necessarily rejection
- Don’t get defensive and stay calm
- Consider the source
- Feel the emotions and then get over them
- Have a support system
- Mentor, or coach
- Maintain a sense of humor
- People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do. Isaac Asimov
- I’m sorry, if you were right, I’d agree with you. Robin Williams
Quote of the week:
There comes a moment when you have to stop revving up the car and shove it into gear. David Mahoney