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Video Tip: Radically Candid Criticism is Helpful

Elisse Lockhart · Oct 6, 2016

Radically Candid criticism is helpful. When you are really clear about what's wrong and why, you help the person fix the problem. But you may hesitate to give your criticism when you don't have actual help to offer or when you're worried that you might be wrong. Kim shares tips for overcoming these concerns and giving helpful criticism.

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https://youtu.be/Ea5KoAqACzY

Read more tips for giving helpful feedback or revisit our video with tips for offering helpful praise.

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