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Criticism can be hard to hear. However, criticism can help us to become better at our jobs, in our homes and in the other areas of our lives. Learn how to take criticism in this free communication video series from our public speaking expert, Tracy Goodwin.
There are 8 videos in this series:
Criticism helps us to become better in many areas of life. It is sometimes difficult to take, though. Learn how to take criticism in this free communication video.
It is important to start with the right perspective of the person offering you criticism. Learn how to take criticism in this free communication video.
What are the reasons that have prompted the criticism that you are hearing? Learn how to take criticism in this free communication video.
Don't write off criticism before you hear it. Face the challenge of listening openly to someone who criticizes you. Learn how to take criticism in this free communication video.
A defensive response can spoil the good effects of criticism and prevent people from offering you criticism in the future. Learn how to take criticism in this free communication video.
Our nonverbal communication will speak volumes to the person who criticizes us. Learn how to take criticism in this free communication video.
Sometimes we do not understand the criticism we receive. Asking questions can help. Learn how to take criticism in this free communication video.
Separating an event from ourselves can keep us from being personally offended by criticism. Learn how to take criticism in this free communication video.
Nobody likes to be criticized. It is difficult for us to hear someone tell us our faults. We become uncomfortable when we are shown where we have done something wrong or ineffective. This resistance to criticism carries over from the workplace to the home and other places where we interact with others.
Criticism can be extremely helpful to us if we can receive it. If we can learn some basic skills for receiving criticism then we can reap the benefits and grow as people. Our communication expert, Tracy Goodwin can help. She has taught public speaking in business and academic settings and has won numerous awards. Learn how to listen openly, communicate nonverbally, ask question and put the criticism into proper perspective.
Tracy Goodwin Tracy Goodwin has a master’s in corporate communication and 10 years experience in professional speaking. Recipient of numerous public speaking awards and is a college professor of public speaking, interpersonal communications, voice and diction, and business speech. Goodwin is the author of "Be Delicious: The Art of Voice & Movement Integration."dkdk
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