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WORTH READING: How to Give Kind Criticism and Avoid Being Critical by Leo Babuta for Zen Habits

by Michael Josephson on May 1, 2012

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WORTH SEEING: Poster – People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget  how you made them feel.  Maya Angelou

by Michael Josephson on May 1, 2012

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OBSERVATION: Authentic constructive criticism must be motivated by a sincere desire to help, and delivered in a way that engenders gratitude rather than defensiveness or resentment.

by Michael Josephson on May 1, 2012

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WORTH READING: What is Constructive Criticism?

by Michael Josephson on May 1, 2012

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WORTH SEEING: Poster – If you want to punish, instill shame; if you want to create positive change, instill pride. — Michael Josephson

by Michael Josephson on January 20, 2012

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OBSERVATION: How Buddha dealt with criticism

by Michael Josephson on December 20, 2011

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WORTH READING: 8 Helpful Ways To Deal With Critical People

by Michael Josephson on December 20, 2011

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OBSERVATION: Giving Advice

by Michael Josephson on November 17, 2011

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