Handling Feedback & Criticism

Dealing with criticism positively is an important life skill.

At some point in your life you will be criticised, perhaps in a professional way. Sometimes it will be difficult to accept – but that all depends on your reaction. 

You can either use criticism in a positive way to improve, or in a negative way that can lower your self-esteem and cause stress, anger or even aggression.

Once you receive feedback, the best thing to do is to listen, ponder, accept, and use it for improvement. A benefit of a strong feedback culture is that it gives employees the tools to address issues before they escalate.