Ask Kim, and she’ll say that Todd is criticizing her all the time. Ask Todd, and he’d say he’s just making “helpful” suggestions. The research shows destructive criticism takes a toll on the ...

Nobody likes hearing "you could do better," especially when it stings. Criticism often triggers our defences, but reacting ...

We all know someone who gets defensive or shuts down the moment feedback comes their way. Maybe it’s a friend, a coworker, or even yourself on a tough day. The way people respond to criticism can say ...

Earlier this month, I happened across an article on CNBC describing how Julia Roberts learned to handle career criticism. The subject immediately interested me. On one hand, it felt strange that one ...