SPEAK LIKE A CEO
SPEAK LIKE A CEO
Oliver Aust, founder of Speak Like a CEO Academy
“You suck!” How to Respond to Criticism without Losing Your Cool
10 minutes Posted Jul 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
) Introduction
) Four Wrong Reactions
) Respond vs. React
) The Seven Power Phrases
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Losing your cool = losing credibility. So how do you respond like a leader when you're being criticized?
Most people react in one of four ways, but none of them are effective. In this episode, you'll learn seven powerful ways to de-escalate conflict, protect your relationships, and earn respect.
The next time you're criticized, you'll know how to respond with confidence — not emotion.
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