How to give compliments and criticism for a happier work life

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Aug 14
1 min read

Harvard Kennedy School professor and author Arthur C. Brooks guides us through the give-and-take of feedback — even when it is negative

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The quality of our relationships depends on the ratio of praise to criticism that is exchanged.
The only way to flourish in a culture of criticism is to adopt new habits of getting and giving feedback.
Done well, words of praise can be a soothing balm for human relations at home and at work.

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