How to Love Criticism | WorkLife with Adam Grant

What if you could tell your co-workers what you really think of them? At the world’s most successful hedge fund, everyone is rated and ranked constantly - in front of everyone. They’ve figured out how to embrace negative feedback, and they swear it’s essential to their success. Adam shows how you can learn to take criticism well - and get better at dishing it out. This episode is brought to you by Bonobos, Accenture, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Warby Parker.
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[@hiteshdua3746]

It baffles me that this has zero comments and less views. It's practically gold lying there for free over the Internet. Loved the entire show. When I heard the first story about motivating the millitary personnel, I laughed so hard. From that, I knew that this is gonna be super interesting and insightful. :)

[@jamesbarlow6423]

Not me. It's just b.s.

[@Bodahj]

There's one component I wish they would have spoken to. It's the criticizers and the company putting in the effort to establish a culture where a person is allowed to improve. I think so many people want to justify what they've done or otherwise guard themselves because they may be worried about keeping their job. And I have been in companies where folks are quick to fire people that don't produce. So I think that's an important component.

[@lawcch]

Ego speaks louder than accepting negative or constructive criticism.

[@reymartbara2206]

The hard thing is people always have something to say, and it hard to decide what to change, what to not

[@FahriKarakas]

Fascinating and inspiring work, as always, Adam:)

[@reymartbara2206]

Imagine you just brutally tell your boss what you think about him. Then the next day your fired

[@KellyRVillanueva]

Thanks Adam! This was eye opening!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@YazhaoCao]

Thanks Adam, really inspiring show and horizon-broadening

[@irinasonkina5168]

Has Ray Dalio ever tried to fire himself for his own mistakes?

[@helenasoria6820]

I think I found a gem in your show

[@a47mlb]

Unfortunately, criticizing a boss or manager is often thought of as insubordination. I think that's why people 'just suck it up'.

[@jamesbarlow6423]

B.S.