48. How to Take Criticism Without Taking It Personally

Criticism at work only gets harsher and more frequent the higher you climb – not easier or less. That’s why in this episode Melody shares strategies to take feedback seriously without taking it personally (none of which requires superhuman zen). You'll learn how to handle difficult conversations in a way that both projects executive presence and safeguards your confidence. What You’ll Discover: How to decode what criticism reveals about workplace politics, power dynamics, and hidden agendas How to separate someone's communication style from the actual content of their feedback Why you should never act on a leader’s input until you do THIS (and no, it’s not “ask questions”) The specific scripts to use when you're blindsided by criticism and need to calm down Connect with Melody: FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work Weekly Get on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™ Follow Melody on LinkedIn Follow Melody on Instagram Get Melody's new book, Managing Up