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The Power of Positive Criticism
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The Power of Positive Criticism

by Hendrie Weisinger
September 1999
Beginner to intermediate
170 pages
3h 13m
English
AMACOM
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Chapter . So You're Afraid to Criticize Your Boss?

The hands-down winner for the most difficult criticism encounter at work—whether it is a Fortune 500 company, small business, government organization, hospital, or just about any other work environment—is, ''How do you criticize your boss?''

The solution, of course, varies across bosses and situations, but you will give yourself a head start if you rid yourself of the belief that if you criticize your boss, you will suffer negative repercussions. Indeed, this perception is what most working folks say is the major barrier to criticizing their boss.

While it is true that this scenario plays out occasionally, it is the exception. Most bosses—especially the most effective ones—welcome criticism from ...

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ISBN: 0814404839