Can we handle the truth? © 2016
Constructive Criticism happens when people offer well-thought out opinions to others about something the recipient of the constructive criticism is doing or not doing. Constructive criticism includes both positive and negative feedback--all designed to make improvements.
Coaches use constructive criticism all the time. They “coach up” individuals with raw talent and turn them into studs. Constructive criticism also is a staple on Realty TV shows like “The Voice,” “American Idol” and “Dancing With The Stars.”
Like individuals, groups also can benefit from constructive criticism. As a group, we, African Americans, don’t take constructive criticism very well. In our own right, we can be very blunt and outspoken with our criticisms of anybody and anything we disagree with. Yet, we can be extremely sensitive when we’re criticized, every when the criticism is constructive.
Take Black Lives Matter supporters. When those supporters are constructively criticized for only caring about black lives taken by Whites rather than the black lives taken by other Blacks, many feel offended. But if facts could talk, they would loudly speak for themselves. Black Lives Matter supporters don’t understand that when they put more emphasis on black lives taken by white cops than black lives taken by black crooks, they are saying loudly that all black lives don’t matter.
If cannot accept constructive criticism, we can’t grow.
Constructive Criticism happens when people offer well-thought out opinions to others about something the recipient of the constructive criticism is doing or not doing. Constructive criticism includes both positive and negative feedback--all designed to make improvements.
Coaches use constructive criticism all the time. They “coach up” individuals with raw talent and turn them into studs. Constructive criticism also is a staple on Realty TV shows like “The Voice,” “American Idol” and “Dancing With The Stars.”
Like individuals, groups also can benefit from constructive criticism. As a group, we, African Americans, don’t take constructive criticism very well. In our own right, we can be very blunt and outspoken with our criticisms of anybody and anything we disagree with. Yet, we can be extremely sensitive when we’re criticized, every when the criticism is constructive.
Take Black Lives Matter supporters. When those supporters are constructively criticized for only caring about black lives taken by Whites rather than the black lives taken by other Blacks, many feel offended. But if facts could talk, they would loudly speak for themselves. Black Lives Matter supporters don’t understand that when they put more emphasis on black lives taken by white cops than black lives taken by black crooks, they are saying loudly that all black lives don’t matter.
If cannot accept constructive criticism, we can’t grow.