Problems and Solutions for Constructive Criticism
Most business leaders often speak in frustration to other people who can’t take constructive criticism. They often describe how they are attempting to assist to have a reaction by being defensive, argumentative, sullen, or downright angry when being told what they were doing wrong or what it will take for them to improve. In order to understand this issue and become more effective, it is essential that we take a close look at the problem, which in this case is looking at the term criticism. The prefix word here of course, is critic and/or critical, which the dictionary describes as belittling, biting, condemning, cutting, cynical, demanding, demeaning, derogatory, disapproving, disparaging, fussy, hairsplitting, humbling, lowering, nagging, nit-picking, reproachful, sarcastic, scolding, severe, sharp, trenchant, and withering. Managers who are in the position of giving feedback to other people do not mean to do it this way. However, those who are trying to assist or teach do not take i...
