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Accepting Criticism a Marketing Skill?

by Jeff Burritt Banned
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#accepting #accepting criticism #criticism #marketing #marketing skill #skill
  • Profile picture of the author GT
    I agree that accepting criticism is a valuable skill to learn.

    A few points you state in your video are:

    - "Don't take it personally."
    - "Accept it, be objective. Use it to make positive changes."
    - "Your marketing has to adapt with the times."
    - "Be open to other ideas, other perspectives, the other side."
    - "Learn to accept criticism. You'll get better results and have more fun."

    I agree with your points. Too many marketers take criticism and feedback too personally and too seriously and they do not need to. Some of them respond with anger or antagonism towards their critics ... and how on earth does THAT help their business? It doesn't.

    As you have stated, we need to learn to accept criticism (graciously) and learn how to use it as a positive factor to help improve our business.

    GT
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  • Profile picture of the author JimMichael
    "When we judge or criticize another person, it says nothing about that person; it merely says something about our own need to be critical and the personal satisfaction we derive from doing it'.

    Can't remember who said it, but it's true.
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    • Profile picture of the author Carmelia Brown
      Originally Posted by JimMichael View Post

      "When we judge or criticize another person, it says nothing about that person; it merely says something about our own need to be critical and the personal satisfaction we derive from doing it'.

      Can't remember who said it, but it's true.
      Yeah,negative criticism is simply meant for satisfying our igo and inferiority complex.positive criticism which our welwishers do is just to drag us from wrong path of their pt. of view.The one who takes it to heart and gets upset can never improve in life.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeff Burritt
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    Helps to take ourselves less seriously
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  • Profile picture of the author Azmodane
    There are definitely too many people out there that take criticism too personal *raises hand*. It is hard not to take it personally. Once you take a deep breath,a step back and look at it from an outside perspective it is a little bit easier to understand where they are coming from. I can't even count the amount of times someone's criticism has helped/saved me.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jeff Burritt
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      Yea, that's a really good point.


      Originally Posted by Azmodane View Post

      There are definitely too many people out there that take criticism too personal *raises hand*. It is hard not to take it personally. Once you take a deep breath,a step back and look at it from an outside perspective it is a little bit easier to understand where they are coming from. I can't even count the amount of times someone's criticism has helped/saved me.
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  • Profile picture of the author David Sneen
    Not to say women don't have pride, but this one is gender related. Males tend to be more stubborn, less apt to take criticism, and therefore; we often miss a vital correction. I know I am---guilty as charged, on multiple occasions.

    Good thread, Jeff!!!
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    • Profile picture of the author Carmelia Brown
      I agree your pt. David.Every gender has all the human characters but because of our nature of works and social exposure the characters grow or subside in us.
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  • Profile picture of the author darrenchow
    I believe being able to accept criticism is equivalent to being able to change and become better. I agree that it is very important to stay open to other's ideas, and suggestion too.
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  • Profile picture of the author sharonwalker
    good thought...
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeff Burritt
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    It's easier to chase the next magic button, than to work on skills. I'm certainly guilty of this; but, I'm aware and guard against this tendency.
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  • Profile picture of the author therenegadeleader
    Criticism, a very important factor for every business. It is a tool for progress or development of you product and services that is why we most company gather information through survey on what people says about their business or products.
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  • Profile picture of the author buckeyes09
    Accepting criticism is a skill, period. You want to improve, correct?
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  • Profile picture of the author Usmile
    Speaking about critics, I remember my friend sharing me this quote by Frank A. Clark
    "Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man's growth without destroying his roots."
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    • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
      Originally Posted by Usmile View Post

      Speaking about critics, I remember my friend sharing me this quote by Frank A. Clark
      "Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man's growth without destroying his roots."
      I agree with this Usmile.

      That is why regardless of what setting I'm in, I use what I call the praise sandwich:

      Praise
      Criticism
      Praise

      Terra
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  • Profile picture of the author louiseneal
    yea you are right Usmile
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  • Profile picture of the author Will Roarke
    Here's a couple thoughts on "accepting criticism."

    Whether you like it or not, whether you accept it or run from it - The reality is... criticism exists.

    If you don't want to accept it, then you can pretend it doesn't exist or otherwise fight it. (Although no matter how hard you fight reality, reality always comes out the winner.)

    OR, you can choose to accept reality and use it to your advantage.

    I prefer the latter. It benefits me and those around me a lot more.

    "You can ignore reality but you can't ignore the consequences of reality."
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  • Profile picture of the author marialeiter
    No matter what you do, there is always someone to criticize you. But it depends on how take it, if you'll be positive, you would changed for the better.
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  • Profile picture of the author stevenfabian
    Just another take on criticism:

    It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

    But definitely take criticism and learn from it!
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  • Profile picture of the author CBusiness
    Accepting criticism, i agree. Definitely a must and a skill that will benefit you in all ways.

    Too many people in the world criticize to even stress it. Stay focused on what you do however and only listen to people in positions you want to be in life.

    Anything successful a person can 'talk about' ... they would 'be about' if they really knew what they were speaking of from a wisdomatic standpoint
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeff Burritt
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    There's always a balance with listening to people's opinions. When is our idea potentially a game-changing shift vs. a monumental blunder? Critics abound, but is their perspective honest and helpful? Should we listen? It's always a risk to forge ahead. Listening to our own heart, and listening with our ears is the sport of life. Sometimes we score, sometimes we miss. With practice we can get better.
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  • Profile picture of the author seemasartain
    nice share buddy
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  • Profile picture of the author vladdarius
    i think there are really 2 major type of criticism, is the constructive one which you take objectively and act upon it and make things better in whatever endeavor and there is another criticism which is the destructive one which tries to bring one or more people down....i think it's definitely important to know how to handle it
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    • Profile picture of the author Tony Grant
      I remember a few times when I have tried to offer constructive advice to people but they often take it personally and decide to go into defencive mode rather than embracing the suggestions.

      People seem to forget that whilst they know what they meant when they wrote their emails/sales pages/whatever, it is not always read the same and I believe people should be more open to such suggestions.

      On another slightly varied note, I also have ofered criticism from time to time and this is quite curiously rejected, often en masse where people seem to rally behind the perpetrator rather than the victims.

      In short, there is little accounting for personal perspectives and what seems one way to us will seem another to someone else for sure.

      So, no matter whether you decide to offer criticism, take that criticism or just keep your thoughts to yourself. the one common annoyance that should be omitted is the 'told you so' speech afterwards
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