Christopher Littlefield addresses why compliments often make us uncomfortable. He says a majority of people cringe when given a complement instead of acknowledging it and feeling good about being recognized.
Source: HBR Ascend, April 2021. Link. Littlefield shares three ways to help transform our relationship with praise:
- Know it’s about the giver, not you (the receiver)
- Reframe vulnerability as openness
- Recognize your learned behaviors
INSIGHTS: If compliments are hard for you to handle, Littlefield’s series of questions will help you explore why.