Association of Food and Drug Officials

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Take And Learn From Tough Criticism

If you live in the real world, at some point you’re going to get some tough criticism. Even world-famous CEOs receive blistering criticism. But why do some people take tough criticism and use it as a catalyst for extraordinary success, while others just pout and get defensive, completely missing their opportunity to get useful information?

Join us for this special 60-minute webinar called “How To Take, And Learn From, Tough Criticism” and learn:

  • 10 question assessment to test whether you’ve got the “psychological hardiness” to bounce back from tough criticism
  • 3-step process for identifying at least one positive and productive kernel of insight from every bit of criticism
  • Dissect tough criticism into Facts, Interpretations and Reactions so you can react more logically and analytically (and not feel personally attacked or defensive)
  • 5 step Personal Development Plan that helps you take personal ownership for your success and view criticism not as a personal attack, but as a useful data point and competitive intelligence
  • 2 questions to ask your bosses and colleagues to help you anticipate and predict tough criticism so that you’re not blindsided or surprised, and you feel more in control and proactive
  • Using the “30 Days Later” technique to calm your emotional reactions to criticism and instead think rationally and strategically
  • 4 words you should always say when you receive tough criticism
  • 1 simple gesture that slows people down when you’re taking more criticism than you can emotionally handle or when the criticism turns toxic
  • How to accept criticism in a way that builds your “trust quotient” with the person giving you the criticism
  • 2 exercises to help you “reframe” every criticism into an opportunity for personal advancements

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM ET

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The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) is a regulatory organization that connects food and medical-products safety stakeholders and impacts the regulatory environment by shaping sound, science-based rules, law, regulations, and sharing best practices that protect public health.