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 ...

Lucy, the constant critic of Charlie Brown in the comic strip "Peanuts," is one of my favorite characters because she always says exactly what is on her mind. Peeved at Charlie, she told him in one ...

"Handles constructive criticism well" appears in many work-related performance reviews. You may have even had it on your report card growing up. And there's a reason why dealing with constructive ...

Most people are very thin-skinned and easily upset when it comes to receiving criticism. Even when criticism is constructively intended, the receiver may be sensitive and respond with feelings of ...

Hearing that you need to improve in some way—in regards to your behavior, skills or work, for example—can be difficult. This applies even to constructive criticism or feedback given in a supportive ...

Thanks for joining me to day for another mental health Monday! Today I’ve got a topic to share that is near and dear to my heart as of late – and I think you can relate to as well. How to handle ...

Many find praise unsettling, a common reaction psychologists link to early life experiences shaping safety and self-worth. Internal beliefs often clash with positive feedback, making criticism feel ...

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There's no doubt about it. Constructive criticism, while possibly useful, can hurt. Even though the intention might be to help us, certain critiques can send us crashing! Especially when a ...

Criticism must be part of the creative process. It offers an outside view of the creator's work. It allows you to see your work from a different angle, as it highlights aspects that may escape the eye ...