Being specific, like so many of the other elements of constructive criticism, serves multiple purposes.
Monthly Archive: December 2012
Dec 31 2012
Mock the Movie: Oops, But…Um…Look, Vampires!
Time for Abraham Lincoln and some vampires.
Dec 30 2012
Reconstructing Criticism: Praise
When you start by listing the things that someone is doing right, it gets harder to overreact to something that is wrong.
Dec 30 2012
Mission Critical
Dec 29 2012
Reconstructing Criticism: Timing
The greater the delay, the more likely criticism is to be viewed as blame, or even a grudge.
Dec 28 2012
Reconstructing Criticism: Transparency
Constructive criticism is presented in such a way that the recipient understands the criticism isn’t personal.
Dec 28 2012
Atheists Talk: John van Wyhe on Darwin’s Notebooks
Spreading the good word from the good books.
Dec 27 2012
Putting the “Post” in PTSD
Victims of trauma are our collective responsibility. How we treat them matters. What role will you play in their trauma or recovery?








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