Criticism
topic on 2 shows · 4 statements across 3 episodes
the Knowledge Project
Lenny's Podcast
4 statements about Criticism, every show
Kim Scott: Praise is more important than criticism in Radical Candor
“However, praise is even more important than criticism in terms of radical candor. Radical candor is not all about The boss giving the employee criticism. It should always start with soliciting feedback and it should include more praise and criticism.”
Scott: Praise works better than criticism to reinforce positive manager behaviors
“And if you want, if there are things that your boss Does that you appreciate and you want your boss to do more of those things? Praise is a better tool for that than criticism.”
Godin: True criticism requires domain knowledge without status-seeking
“Criticism is what happens when someone with domain knowledge who is not trying to earn status by hurting you is able to help you see the world as it is.”
Perel: Criticism in relationships masks vulnerable unmet desires to avoid rejection
“So instead of saying what I want, I'll say what you didn't do. That's the criticism. What you didn't do and what's wrong with you is safer in some bizarre way than to tell you what is special about me and what I would have wanted.”