Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Constructive criticism is the process of offering valid and well-reasoned opinions about the work of others, usually involving both positive and negative comments, in a friendly manner rather than an oppositional one. The purpose of constructive criticism is to improve the outcome.

While criticising, make sure you don't concentrate on the negative. State clearly the positive things he/she has done right.

Then, whenever you are trying to point to the negative things that you think he/she has done, you should not put it in form of suggestion like, I think ... is better than ....

Positive but Constructive criticism must always focus on the work rather than the person. Personality issues must always be avoided.

Let your criticism be timely i.e, immediately the event happened. Do not criticise an event that happened about two weeks or more unless the event repeats itself.

Let your criticism be clear, specific, detailed and actionable.

In a team work like SFI, this kind of criticism is a valuable tool in raising and maintaining performance standards.
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Constructive criticism is the process of offering valid and well-reasoned opinions about the work of others, usually involving both positive and negative comments, in a friendly manner rather than an oppositional one. The purpose of constructive criticism is to improve the outcome.

While criticising, make sure you don't concentrate on the negative. State clearly the positive things he/she has done right.

Then, whenever you are trying to point to the negative things that you
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Affiliate since: 06/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Lashunda's 18 other Ask SC answers

SFI is a great company but many affiliates don't stick around too see success. The only thing you can do is offer help to those who are actually reading your emails.

Express the importance of logging in everyday. Some affiliates don't see that as a way of improving their rank in SFI. The better the rank-the better the commission.

Also alot of affiliates don't understand SFI. I been in SFI for almost 4 months and Im still learning new things everyday. Let them now the basics of this business
https://www.sfimg.com/SFIBasics

A plan is defitinely needed to be successful in SFI.
http://www.unioneconsumatori.org/sfimg/3-step-plan-video/
Stress the importance of Gaining 5 EA'S, teaching them the importance of Duplication and Great Ladership and they also need to teach their downline the same techniques. This will help build an active successful team.

The last thing you need to add to your email is explaining the need to always be persistent in SFI and never giving up. Success may take awhile to achieve but the results are very rewarding!!!
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SFI is a great company but many affiliates don't stick around too see success. The only thing you can do is offer help to those who are actually reading your emails.

Express the importance of logging in everyday. Some affiliates don't see that as a way of improving their rank in SFI. The better the rank-the better the commission.

Also alot of affiliates don't understand SFI. I been in SFI for almost 4 months and Im still learning new things everyday. Let them now the basics
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Affiliate since: 10/01/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Aina's 157 other Ask SC answers

To me, i think no such thing as ‘constructive criticism’. When you’re inclined to offer specific feedback, pause and ask yourself first how you’d feel if someone gave you that feedback. If you would feel uncomfortable or defensive, assume anyone else would too.

Here’s a question guaranteed to make your stomach lurch: “Would you mind if I gave you some feedback?”
What that actually means is “Would you mind if I gave you some negative feedback, wrapped in the guise of constructive criticism, whether you want it or not?”

I won’t even think about using the word ‘criticism’. Why would you want to criticize your downlines! Instead of guiding or coaching them. We were always reminded to be an awesome Sponsor. Steps are given, sample letters are provided, basically affiliates are using the same standard tools on SFI... which mean nothing much to be criticized.

Maybe, if you find something is not done the right way, you may want to identify the problem and suggest an alternative actions so that they could do the correction, in order to achieve their goals, but without criticizing. Lay the correct foundation for everyone and let them work more effectively. In order to be successful here on SFI, its always THEM that matters, not you or me.
Lead them with respect, as a team. Remember, that they own their own business, as you do, and they must feel empowered to run their business in the way they choose to.

Be an awesome Sponsor/Co-Sponsor.

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To me, i think no such thing as ‘constructive criticism’. When you’re inclined to offer specific feedback, pause and ask yourself first how you’d feel if someone gave you that feedback. If you would feel uncomfortable or defensive, assume anyone else would too.

Here’s a question guaranteed to make your stomach lurch: “Would you mind if I gave you some feedback?”
What that actually means is “Would you mind if I gave you some negative feedback, wrapped in the guise
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Affiliate since: 11/23/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read SURESH's 17 other Ask SC answers

Hi, Maja

I will attempt to respond to your question in bullet-points:
*Remember first that the SFI network is like an e-commerce "Facebook". You are operating in a "virtual" environment.
*Except the PSAs whom you have personally identified and sponsored yourself and whom you know very well, the others, both PSAa and CSAs, who are allotted to you, may not take kindly to whatever you have to say even if your criticism / comments are well-meaning and in their interest.
*So you have to be doubly careful what you choose to say.
*Target those who appear earnest and who you feel can be encouraged to do better. Leave the rest alone.
*Reassess the impact you have made on this target-group and then decide what you say next.
*In case your attempts prove to be "water poured on a rock", don't waste your time.
Hope this helps. Good luck !
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Hi, Maja

I will attempt to respond to your question in bullet-points:
*Remember first that the SFI network is like an e-commerce "Facebook". You are operating in a "virtual" environment.
*Except the PSAs whom you have personally identified and sponsored yourself and whom you know very well, the others, both PSAa and CSAs, who are allotted to you, may not take kindly to whatever you have to say even if your criticism / comments are well-meaning and in their
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Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Wayne's 236 other Ask SC answers

I can understand where you are coming from with your question I have also thought of how to do this. I have only thought of it – In other words I have never used criticism in any form, constructive or not.

It is so much better to offer suggestions after asking the affiliate if he/she wants to hear any suggestions.

People do not take to criticism unless they are your family or super personal friends. And in business the fastest way to get rid of your clients is to gently criticize what they are doing.

If an affiliate asks me a specific question I will answer it by laying out the truth of the matter whether it is easy to swallow or not. The protection here is that the affiliate has asked me to critique their work. Even with this I will keep my answer in a suggesting format.

Your emails to your down-line should only be filled with exciting things going on within your team, SFI and TripleClicks.

You can cover the “how too’s in sales, sponsoring, purchasing and communications with their teams.

Do not answer personal questions from your affiliates within a newsletter that goes out to your entire team.

Always remember that you are building a team that consist of relationships and not a team in which you command. Your team must feel like they can trust you and that you are there to help them not “grading” the actions of what they are doing.

Be a great example to your team which you can do through your actions and your newsletters. They will see the advancements that you are accomplishing by the badges on your affiliate center and leadership page.

Your down-line can and will critique their own personal activities just by witnessing what you are accomplishing.

Remember always let your down-line affiliates instigate the questions before giving any advice.

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I can understand where you are coming from with your question I have also thought of how to do this. I have only thought of it – In other words I have never used criticism in any form, constructive or not.

It is so much better to offer suggestions after asking the affiliate if he/she wants to hear any suggestions.

People do not take to criticism unless they are your family or super personal friends. And in business the fastest way to get rid of your
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Be assertive.

Certainly, not everyone takes criticism, even if they are constructive, in the same way, but it is also true that a good tip in time is valuable and generally everyone appreciate it.

That someone will point out the flaws that you, as a newbie, can be making (as long as you do it in a friendly, sympathetic and with the best intentions) it's a good thing. And those who can't appreciate not only haven't understood what SFI is based, but it hardly will, in my opinion, success for themselves.

That said, consider the circumstances of each of your PSA. Depending on their circumstances, they may have noticed that they are leaving things, but for some reason they can't fulfill that particular issue.

Again, gentleness and assertiveness, along with active listening, are your best allies.
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Be assertive.

Certainly, not everyone takes criticism, even if they are constructive, in the same way, but it is also true that a good tip in time is valuable and generally everyone appreciate it.

That someone will point out the flaws that you, as a newbie, can be making (as long as you do it in a friendly, sympathetic and with the best intentions) it's a good thing. And those who can't appreciate not only haven't understood what SFI is based, but it hardly will, in my opinion,
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Affiliate since: 04/14/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Diane's 76 other Ask SC answers

Hi Maja, this is such a great question! Thank you for asking it.

It is such an important part of our team-building skills to be able to offer, and accept, constructive criticism. We need to remember too, that this could be more difficult online because we often don't know the person personally, and we don't have the benefit of using non-verbal communication, like body language, so we need to be clearer in our words so they are not misunderstood.

Firstly, I think it is important to build a relationship with our downline, so they get to know us, and realise that any advice we offer is only in their best interests. Be sure to send plenty of positive communications, like Congratulations e-cards etc. so that they know we are looking for opportunities to praise them mostly, and they look forward to hearing from us, rather than dreading what we might be contacting them about. When our downline know that is not our nature to be critical, only helping and encouraging for their benefit, they are much more amenable to listening to us.

Have you heard of the 'positivity sandwich'? This is a really useful communication strategy I learned about in a mentoring course I completed at college.

Always begin your communication on a positive note, like praising them for something good they are doing, an achievement they have accomplished.

Then, gently introduce the topic which could be improved upon, focussing on how this could help them, the benefits of making a small adjustment.

Avoid using the word 'but', which can often be perceived negatively. An alternative word like 'however' will be much gentler.

Finally, finish on another positive note.

So an email could look something like this:

Dear firstname,

I see you have been logging into your SFI account and earning your VPs regularly. That's a great start. You are really showing commitment and you have what it takes to build a strong future with SFI. Congratulations on your recent Daily Grand Win.

To help you even further, I noticed that your are missing some of the VPs for your Ask SC tab. Perhaps you are not aware that to collect these points, you need to click on the big blue 'GO' button on the tab, to get the questions you need to rate, in order to collect the point. If you rate 10 answers you get 1VP, if you rate 30 you get an extra bonus entry into the Daily Grand draw.

I have found Ask SC to be one of my most important tools in learning the SFI business. It takes about 20 minutes to rate 30 answers, however this is really valuable time spent. Even if you don't understand much in your early days, the more you read, the quicker it will begin to make sense, and help you grow your business.

I hope this helps you. Every point counts to enable you to achieve EA. You are almost there!

I am really enjoying working with you, and guiding you in building your own successful business, which I know you can do.

As always, I am available to answer any questions you may have. Keep in touch. I'd love to hear more about your progress.

Kind regards
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It is also an important skill for us all to be able to receive as well as offer constructive criticism. Many entrepreneurs get to the top by making mistakes and learning from them, as well as from accepting constructive criticism from their own peers and mentors too. It's important to learn to see all criticism as positive, and helping us move in a better direction.

I do hope this answers your question.

To your success!
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Hi Maja, this is such a great question! Thank you for asking it.

It is such an important part of our team-building skills to be able to offer, and accept, constructive criticism. We need to remember too, that this could be more difficult online because we often don't know the person personally, and we don't have the benefit of using non-verbal communication, like body language, so we need to be clearer in our words so they are not misunderstood.

Firstly, I think it is important
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Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 84 | Read Jeannette's 241 other Ask SC answers

I would be very careful with criticism. It implies a negative note. It is better to provide encouragement, along with invormation about what an affiliate could accomplish in the VP Ledger or the To-Do List or some aspects of advertising.

It is good to tell the affiliate that he/she is valuable, and be sure to thank him/her for being a valued affiliate. It is also good to warn the affiliate if he/she is doing something that may be against SFI policy or rules. Do this, however, in gentleness and without threats. Warn about losing the business if the affiliate continues to not listen.

Never try to twist the affiliate's arm to do something or use coercion. Just show by your work how to encourage your team to follow.

Have a really great day! I hope this answer is helpful.
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I would be very careful with criticism. It implies a negative note. It is better to provide encouragement, along with invormation about what an affiliate could accomplish in the VP Ledger or the To-Do List or some aspects of advertising.

It is good to tell the affiliate that he/she is valuable, and be sure to thank him/her for being a valued affiliate. It is also good to warn the affiliate if he/she is doing something that may be against SFI policy or rules. Do this, however, in
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Affiliate since: 09/16/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Kazhiyur's 49 other Ask SC answers

Usually, one should not straight-away go forward and criticize anybody. Initially one has to provide advice or suggestion and wait for the person to enact or follow it. Then there should be a mild direction for the person's response and action. For both the above, some time has to be allocated and hence one has to wait for the person's reaction for some time. If still the concerned person is timid and inactive or improper in his response or if their is some lacuna in his response then only one has to adopt mild constructive criticism.

Most of the times, the people who are placed in top positions in hierarchy of any organisation would not like to receive suggestions, advice or even hints. The reason behind is personal ego which they derive from their organisational status, standing or position. For such people we have to be indirect and seek suggestion/advice from them. For Eg. Sir, Is it right to do such and such thing like this? When we deal with such people we have to think twice or thrice before we take the liberty to provide a constructive criticism.

In general, criticism of any kind would result in a positive or negative direction. Hence one has to guess, think from all the directions for the possible result then only one has to venture into criticizing another person. That mean, it entirely depends on the psychological make-up of the person who is receiving the constructive criticism.

Hence, there is an ancient saying: NEVER EXTEND ADVICE OR SUGGESTION WHEN IT IS NOT ASKED.
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Usually, one should not straight-away go forward and criticize anybody. Initially one has to provide advice or suggestion and wait for the person to enact or follow it. Then there should be a mild direction for the person's response and action. For both the above, some time has to be allocated and hence one has to wait for the person's reaction for some time. If still the concerned person is timid and inactive or improper in his response or if their is some lacuna in his response then only one has
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Bob's 135 other Ask SC answers

Good question.

I suggest as a primary method; To use yourself as an example.
I set up a situation to show how I decided to
overcome or solve a problem.
I explain what I did and then suggest it to my downline as one possible remedy.
Being humble enough to recognize yourself having made mistakes or
practicing learning by doing is setting an example.
And it is a positive way to influence your downline and build trust.

Another suggestion is to include verification material.
When you present your suggestions, include your source information
to support the comments you are making.

Lastly, make sure your dialog or language is positive.

No one responds well to a negative attitudes.

Always treat your team with respect.
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Good question.

I suggest as a primary method; To use yourself as an example.
I set up a situation to show how I decided to
overcome or solve a problem.
I explain what I did and then suggest it to my downline as one possible remedy.
Being humble enough to recognize yourself having made mistakes or
practicing learning by doing is setting an example.
And it is a positive way to influence your downline and build trust.

Another suggestion is to include
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