They say, “Change is the only constant.” I believe it as change certainly has and continues to be a key force in my life’s path – both personally and professionally. I empathize with individuals and organizations struggling with change – a recurring theme in the business landscape. Frequent and sudden communication technology changes driven by Moore’s Law add a second layer of complexity when ...
An unfavorable evaluation or negative criticism can feel like a punch in the stomach. We may interpret the words as a put-down as it may unconsciously bring unpleasant childhood memories to mind. Perhaps, our well-intentioned parents were excessively critical and we never addressed how those comments affected us as adults. In other words, as psychologists put it, emotional reactions to criticism could signal signs th...