The Power of Positive Criticism
No more is success limited to intelligence in the field of
academics; in fact it is less of it. What has become more
crucial is the level of emotional intelligence that sustains
your success not just in your work life but in your personal and
social life as well. So this book attempts to showcase the value
of criticism to help develop and evolve, while guiding you
through the process of learning, growth and success. Often
criticism takes on a negative connotation and is viewed as
unhealthy. However, Hendrie Weisinger, who is a leading
authority on emotional intelligence and anger management,
highlights how well-intended positive criticism can help and
guide us on the path to greater self- awareness, a vital element
of emotional intelligence. The author stresses on the fact that
constructive criticism primarily involves weighing the merits
and demerits of a situation and then evaluating dispassionately
on the means and methods for improvement. The book underlines
the need for understanding the perspective and motive of the
recipient upon whom the criticism is directed. Also the need for
exercising care and caution in framing the language of criticism
by avoiding negatives, and offering effective solutions to
problems are other points covered in the book. Critics can thus
take on a mentoring role by engaging the person under the
scanner in a partnership fold, so there is mutual respect and
understanding to obtain optimum results. Criticism need not
degenerate into acrimony; they have a very useful role to play
if they are critically weighed and dispassionately judged rather
than reacting emotionally. Constructive criticism is one that
never attacks the person but rather helps in focusing on the
problem and the weaknesses and infirmities in the actions
undertaken. Positive criticism can indeed be of great value if
it is received in the proper spirit and acted upon accordingly.
With elemental suggestions and easy-to-implement simple methods,
the author weaves a highly readable book for everyone to read.
Any reader who wants to sincerely improve and gain better self
control will indeed find this book highly useful.