Criticism is part and parcel of living in the world. Posting on social media, performing your stand-up comedy, or even coaching your kid’s soccer team will all invite judgment and criticism. And doing ...

All of us like happiness, don’t we? When someone appreciates us, we feel very good and motivated. But as we know life is not always a bed of roses. We should always learn how to deal with difficult ...

You likely know that embracing constructive feedback is important, but it may still feel nearly impossible. That’s because criticism puts us (all humans) on high alert, raising our defenses as we ...

No one is perfect. We all make mistakes, disappoint people we care about and fall short from time to time. We know that’s true and yet, it is tough to be criticized. It can make us feel like a failure ...

When even gentle feedback feels like an attack, it may trace back to what was missing in your childhood. Learn to build the ...

Feedback can be a powerful driver of personal and professional growth—if you’re willing to hear it. But for many leaders and professionals, the instinct to resist criticism runs deep, fueled by fear, ...

Sometimes you need to be direct when giving feedback. To avoid hurt feelings, Sonia Raman says she relies on the trust she ...