The Truth Doesn’t Have to Hurt.

Deb Bright

[AMACOM, 256 pp, $ 17.95, 2014]

Nobody likes criticism. Handled poorly, it too often stings and breeds resentment – and most of us try to avoid it at all costs. The Truth Doesn’t Have to Hurt explains how criticism – crafted carefully and communicated skillfully – can promote trust and respect, motivate individuals and serve as a catalyst for change, showing its ability to turbocharge workplaces and careers.