Critique and criticism may seem deceptively similar, but they diverge significantly in tone, intent, focus, level of detail, and delivery. Critique is a constructive endeavor, offering guidance and ...

My presentation went terribly. I'm not cut out for this job. What I said was so stupid. People must think I’m an idiot. I'm a bad parent. I look so fat in these pants. These are just a few examples of ...

(This is the second article in a series. Don’t miss the first part: How Emotionally Intelligent People Handle Criticism: The New York Times vs. Thomas Keller.) In an early leadership role many years ...

“I’m so stupid!” “I’m a failure.” “I’m just so ugly.” “I’m so weak.” “I can’t do anything right!” These are just a few examples of internal dialogue voiced by individuals plagued by the tendency to be ...