No one likes criticism. But it’s a fact of life. There’s simply no way you’re going to go through life without some criticism. Of course, our culture tries to minimize the impact of criticism by saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” That’s nonsense. Criticism always hurts. As philosopher and author Robert Fulghum …
Got Jerks? 3 Ways to Cope
“In less enlightened times, the best way to impress women was to own a hot car. But women wised up and realized it was better to buy their own hot cars so they wouldn’t have to ride around with jerks.”Scott Adams, cartoonist Jerks. They’re the ones who seem to go out of their way to make your life miserable. And …
The 4 Kinds of Conflict Resolution
“An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.”Mahatma Gandhi, Indian leader An elderly couple celebrating their 50th anniversary had no secrets, except for a shoe box the wife had always kept hidden under the bed. She agreed to let her husband look inside. When he did he found two crocheted dolls and $50,000 in cash. …
Top 10 Techniques for Dealing with Criticism
Anytime you try to make your mark, you’ll attract erasers. Most people have trouble handling criticism. And yet, reacting and responding to criticism is one of the most important skill sets you can possibly have. It can make the difference between getting fired or promoted. And research indicates it is the number one factor that keeps a couple together …