Mar 18, 2019
Generally speaking, the higher your leadership position, or the broader your network, the more visible you are likely to be, both inside and outside of your organization. The greater your visibility, the more critics you have and the more heat you must be willing to take.
If you’re uncomfortable with this barrage of criticism and feedback, now is a good time for you to grow thick skin and broad shoulders. You’re gonna need them as you advance in your career. While I can’t give you thick skin and broad shoulders, I can offer you some practical advice on how to receive, view, and handle criticism, especially after a failure.
In this week's Leadership Essentials episode of the Growth Edge podcast, I share tips for effectively managing criticism.