We used to sing this song in Sunday school when I was a kid that said, “Oh, be careful little mouth what you say.”
As I evolve as a leader, I’m starting to think that every management meeting should start off with participants singing a few rounds of this song to remember the basics about respect.
Tag: criticism
The Leader as a Lion…or a Fawn
The lion makes a lot of noise and attracts a lot of attention. But when it comes to responding to criticism and attacks, sometimes it’s the fawn who lives to lead another day.
Finding the Truth in Criticism
How do I deal with criticism? I drink. No! Actually, I evaluate the critic and the feedback based on some simple standards. And then I decide if I need to accept it and work on it…or just hear it and keep on going.
Not to Criticize, But…
It’s easy to let praise and positive feedback bounce off us. But when it comes to negative feedback, most of us hold on to it with our entire being, like a Yorkshire terrier holds on to a chew toy. Is it possible to dismiss unreasonable criticism so it doesn’t stick with us and pull us down?
The Truth about Feedback (and Criticism)
When someone gives you feedback or criticism, their words may be accurate, and perhaps you should listen. But use discernment. Before you take any feedback and criticism to heart, understand that everything you hear comes from a position of bias: bahy-uhs (noun): a particular tendency or inclination, especially one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a…
Negativity: A Poor Substitute for Success
Every election cycle brings out a slew of negative campaign ads. It’s sad, really. From my perspective, those ads usually make me dislike the candidate who has just been skewered; however, those ads don’t make me want to side with the candidate who brought out the “dirt gun” on his opponent, either. Pollsters argue that…
Handling Criticism the Ed Sullivan Way…
The Ed Sullivan Show aired from 1948 to 1971, making it one of the longest lasting variety shows ever on television. But Ed Sullivan had his critics, especially in the early days. When Ed Sullivan started appearing on television, Time Magazine said: “He moves like a sleepwalker; his smile is that of a man sucking…