(And Why Being Offended Is a Choice) Welcome to Season 8, Episode 8 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss how to lead in the face of criticism. Criticism is inevitable, especially as your success and business grow. In today’s episode, we give you four foundational truths to remember so you can remain grounded and refuse to take offense. Listen to the Audio Subscribe to Podcast in iTunes | Play in Browser | Download NOTE: We are not recording a video version of the podcast this season. Enjoy the audio or subscribe to the podcast above. In this episode, you’ll discover: The vital step in discerning between what you can and can’t control. How offenses can actually be good for us (seriously, it’s true). Why people criticize you in the first place. How to fight the impulse to lash out and defend yourself against faulty assumptions. “ Criticism provides the opportunity to take the high road and grow.—MICHAEL HYATT Read the Transcript You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions. Join the Conversation My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this: Question: What strategies have you used to help you lead in the midst of criticism? You can leave a comment by clicking here. Explore Additional Resources In this episode we mentioned the following resources: Blog Post: Setup Self-Hosted WordPress Site About Us Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here. Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life. Subscribe to the Podcast If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe: iTunes RSS Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Click here for more. Better yet, subscribe via email and you’ll never miss a new post or any related news. It’s fast and convenient.
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