Do you make the most of criticism? Or do you overreact, missing out on any opportunity to benefit from the feedback?

There’s no question that, for most of us, receiving criticism is not easy. Even when it’s well-intentioned constructive feedback, listening to someone point out an error that you made or a flaw that you have can be very tough to take.

While learning how to accept criticism graciously, and even thankfully, may not be at the top of your list right now, learning how to deal with negative feedback could make a big difference in your ability to advance rapidly in your career.

Research in Expert Performance psychology reveals that top performers in every field learn to view criticism differently than the rest of us. (more…)