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It's also important to surround yourself with people who will engage in a conversation about the criticism they give, not just those who simply give it and walk
by jhermsmeyer 15y ago
It's also important to surround yourself with people who will engage in a conversation about the criticism they give, not just those who simply give it and walk away. I don't think anyone who is a leader or who aspires to be one takes any criticism without questioning it first.
The trick on the receiving end is to not be defensive, be open to the valuable portions of the feedback, and to call out people on ad hominem statements that have no place in a constructive relationship.
Finally all criticism should serve a business purpose, not a personal one. The person leveling the critique should be able to justify it in those terms in a clear, genial and convincing manner if they really want to effect change.
- dkarl 15y agoall criticism should serve a business purpose That's an awfully narrow purpose for giving criticism; not all of life takes place at the office. (I actually get what you're saying, but a slip of the tongue like that in different company, say with a significant other or a child, can leave you looking like a cold and uncaring bastard. Just a friendly heads-up ;-)
- jhermsmeyer 15y ago10-4. Hopefully clearly meant in the context of startup culture. Just feel there should be a clear separation between biz and personal issues criticism in the work environment. Save the "why don't you ever do the dishes? Is it because you don't care about me?" critiques for the significant others. :-)