The skills you need guide to interpersonal skills

There are two types of criticism, constructive and destructive
Learning to recognise the difference between the two can help you deal 
with any criticism you may receive.
“ANY FOOL CAN CRITICIZE, CONDEMN, AND COMPLAIN 
BUT IT TAKES CHARACTER AND SELF-CONTROL TO BE 
UNDERSTANDING AND FORGIVING.”
Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People
When challenged by another person, it is common to react in a negative 
manner. Consider how negative reactions make you look and, more importantly, 
how they make you feel. The way in which you choose to handle criticism has 
a knock-on effect in various aspects of your life. It is best to identify ways 
in which you can benefit from criticism and use it to your advantage to be a 
stronger and more able person.
The difference between constructive criticism and destructive criticism is the way 
in which comments are delivered.

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Although both forms can challenge your ideas, character or ability, when someone 
is giving destructive criticism, it can hurt your pride and have negative effects on 
your self-esteem and confidence.
Destructive criticism is often just thoughtlessness by another person, but it can 
also be deliberately malicious and hurtful. Destructive criticism can, in some cases, 
lead to anger and/or aggression.
Constructive criticism, on the other hand, is designed to point out your mistakes, 
but also show you where and how improvements can be made. Constructive 
criticism should be viewed as useful feedback that can help you improve yourself 
rather than put you down.
When criticism is constructive, it is usually easier to accept, even if it still hurts 
a little. In either scenario always try to remember that you can use criticism to 
your advantage.
“A MAN WHO REFUSES TO ADMIT HIS 
MISTAKES CAN NEVER BE SUCCESSFUL.”
Proverbs 28:13

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STEPS TO TAKE WHEN GIVEN FEEDBACK
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