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HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO CRITICISM?
FACT 1: If you are not being criticized, then you are not being a leader
FACT 2: Not all criticism is created equally
FACT 3: Great leaders don’t just tolerate criticism, they thrive from criticism
FACT 1:
FACT 2:
FACT 3:
HOW TO MINIMIZE CRITICISM
QUOTE: You cannot avoid all criticism, but you can minimize it by leading wisely
1) Speak positively
NOTE: Criticizing others begs them to criticize you
2) Receive feedback
NOTE: Demand helpful critiques in order to discourage unhelpful criticisms
3) Live wisely
NOTE: Private discipline leads to public respect
HOW TO HANDLE CRITICISM
QUOTE: Who gives the criticism determines how to receive it
1) Don’t take it personally
NOTE: Hurt people tend to hurt people
2) Don’t respond most of the time
NOTE: Acknowledging critics rewards them
3) Respond slowly
NOTE: When your emotions are high, your wisdom is low
4) Remember who you are
NOTE: Your purpose is higher than your failure
APPLICATION
QUOTE: Don’t let compliments go to your head and don’t let criticisms go to your heart
QUOTE: Criticism is often loud, but faithfulness is always louder
ASSIGNMENT
QUESTION: What is one criticism that you have let get into your heart that you need to get out?
QUESTION: What is one criticism that you are receiving and you are not taking it seriously?
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