Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills 48. How to Take Criticism Without Taking It Personally
Jun 11, 2025
33:28
Criticism at work only gets harsher and more frequent the higher you climb – not easier or less. That’s why in this episode Melody shares strategies to take feedback seriously without taking it personally (none of which requires superhuman zen). You'll learn how to handle difficult conversations in a way that both projects executive presence and safeguards your confidence.
What You’ll Discover:
- How to decode what criticism reveals about workplace politics, power dynamics, and hidden agendas
- How to separate someone's communication style from the actual content of their feedback
- Why you should never act on a leader’s input until you do THIS (and no, it’s not “ask questions”)
- The specific scripts to use when you're blindsided by criticism and need to calm down
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