Public Criticism Shows A Lack of Respect

Public Criticism Shows A Lack of Respect Why is it that some professionals feel the need tocriticize others for minor mistakes? Worse,are those who cant resistcriticizing others in front of an audience. Weve all witnessed the individual in a large audience who feels the need to point out aminor error to the speaker even though there will be no benefit to anyone other than to create an air of discomfort. And then there is the comment posted online for all to see criticizing someone for making a minor typo. Again, what is the benefit? Public criticism shows a lack of respect. There is clearly a distinct difference between thosewho will invest the time to discretely advise a colleague of an errorout ofkindness and consideration andthose whohavean irresistible urgeto publicly criticize, humiliate or insult for no reason.Perhaps the latter should inquire about additionaltherapyoris it simplya lack ofcommon senseorconsiderationfor the impacttheir response will have on others? For many who believe that the best way to handle thiscriticism is throughpublic retaliation, you are also making a big mistake. A decision to respond with a lack of respect is unacceptable behaviour regardless of who started it. Publicly displaying a lack of professionalism, discretion or consideration is not justifiable especially when it is related to something as trivial as a typo! The impression you generate will belong and lastingso prior to publicly criticizing anyone, or accusing someone of ridiculing or criticizing you, consider your choicescarefully. Is itnecessary? Will the mistake negatively impact others if not brought to light publicly? Is it possible to send adiscrete message? How will your message be received by others?If youpublicly display a lack of respect for someone else, what does that say about you? Executive Career Management