Andrew introduces a short case study demonstrating how one business person used criticism in a constructive, if demanding way to build one of the world's biggest hedge funds.
Around one in three people say they’ve been spoken to at work in an abusive way. While you can report anything extreme, such as racial and sexual harassment, you need to be able to rise above the more ordinary forms of criticism and come up smiling.
Treat criticism as a gift. No matter the form of the criticism, the person giving it is interested enough to demand change and help you grow. They could have spotted your errors and said nothing had they wanted to harm you.
If you feel diminished or humiliated by what the other person has said, they have crossed a line. Saying that may take bravery, but it’s the right thing to do.
Listening to your critic gives you time to move past what happened. Focus on asking clarifying questions. If possible, take notes so you can recall everything later. Live by the general rule that any criticism is better than no feedback. Be a Criticism Conqueror.
Dealing with Criticism, Jul 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oINoO2S7hrE&ab_channel=WISDOMFORLIFE
How To Take Criticism Without Getting Defensive, 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16CNY7LV9-A&ab_channel=LiveOnPurposeTV
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.
Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow through material which you can find for each episode at50Ways.site/reading; and 50Ways.site/watch.
BOOK:
The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts.
It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years.
Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BRM569KY
Andrew introduces a short case study demonstrating how one business person used criticism in a constructive, if demanding way to build one of the world's biggest hedge funds.
Around one in three people say they’ve been spoken to at work in an abusive way. While you can report anything extreme, such as racial and sexual harassment, you need to be able to rise above the more ordinary forms of criticism and come up smiling.
Treat criticism as a gift. No matter the form of the criticism, the person giving it is interested enough to demand change and help you grow. They could have spotted your errors and said nothing had they wanted to harm you.
If you feel diminished or humiliated by what the other person has said, they have crossed a line. Saying that may take bravery, but it’s the right thing to do.
Listening to your critic gives you time to move past what happened. Focus on asking clarifying questions. If possible, take notes so you can recall everything later. Live by the general rule that any criticism is better than no feedback. Be a Criticism Conqueror.
Dealing with Criticism, Jul 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oINoO2S7hrE&ab_channel=WISDOMFORLIFE
How To Take Criticism Without Getting Defensive, 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16CNY7LV9-A&ab_channel=LiveOnPurposeTV
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.
Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow through material which you can find for each episode at50Ways.site/reading; and 50Ways.site/watch.
BOOK:
The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts.
It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years.
Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BRM569KY