CRITICISM (How To Give and Take Feedback) - Teal Swan -

Teal Swan17 minutes read

Criticism debunked as not existing, focusing on feedback instead, which can be harmful or beneficial based on intention, impacting outcomes and relationships. Softening criticism with empathy and compassion enhances receptivity, while self-criticism is essential for delivering feedback constructively.

Insights

  • Criticism can be harmful or beneficial depending on the intention behind it, impacting both the criticizer and the criticized, highlighting the importance of the motive behind sharing feedback.
  • Softening the delivery of criticism with empathy and compassion, establishing a connection through personal stories, and utilizing management techniques like the "sandwiching" method can enhance receptivity and effectiveness in communication, emphasizing the significance of delivery in providing constructive feedback.

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Recent questions

  • What is the difference between criticism and feedback?

    Criticism involves negative judgment, while feedback focuses on improvement.

  • How can criticism impact an individual's sense of self-worth?

    Criticism can trigger feelings of threat and devalue one's worth.

  • Is criticism always harmful?

    Criticism can be harmful or beneficial based on the intention behind it.

  • How can criticism be delivered effectively?

    Softening criticism with empathy and compassion enhances receptivity.

  • How can self-criticism aid in delivering feedback constructively?

    Practicing self-criticism can help alter internal dialogue to be more compassionate towards others.

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Summary

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"Understanding Criticism: Impact and Intention"

  • Criticism involves analyzing or judging something negatively based on perceived faults or mistakes.
  • Constructive criticism is debunked as not existing, with feedback being the focus.
  • Feedback can be divided into criticism and sharing opinions, experiences, or perspectives.
  • Criticism can trigger a sense of threat to one's survival, challenging one's value.
  • Criticism is often reactive and self-serving, lacking consideration for the recipient.
  • The intention behind sharing criticism or opinions is crucial, impacting the outcome.
  • Criticism can be harmful or beneficial based on the intention behind it.
  • Genuine criticism causes pain to both the criticizer and the criticized.
  • Criticism is a manipulation tactic to fulfill personal needs indirectly.
  • Softening the delivery of criticism with empathy and compassion enhances receptivity.

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Effective Feedback: Connection, Sandwiching, Positivity, Self-Criticism

  • Establish a connection while delivering judgment by sharing a personal story of making a similar mistake, creating a relatable bond.
  • Utilize the "sandwiching" technique in management by placing a negative appraisal between two positive appraisals for effective communication.
  • End on a positive note when offering a perspective that may cause discomfort, ensuring the person feels the input will enhance their life.
  • Practice self-criticism to understand how to deliver feedback constructively, altering internal dialogue to be more compassionate and caring towards oneself and others.
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