The Essentials: Handling Fierce Criticism
If you\u2019re in a leadership role, or any role where you are outspoken and visible, chances are that at some point people are going to criticize you, sometimes fiercely, sometimes publicly. Are you ready for that? Two women who\u2019ve felt the heat because of decisions they\u2019ve made or arguments they\u2019ve put forward\u2014or simply because of who they are\u2014reflect on the ways they\u2019ve steeled themselves and dealt with the fallout. Listening to them recount how they responded to fierce criticism will hopefully help you think about how you might respond, both when you see it coming and when you don\u2019t.