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What does it mean?
Retort to criticism.
In plain terms
You're not doing great either.
What can you take from it?
Deflect criticism fairly.

Where it applies

  • arguments
  • feedback

Putting it to work

  • conflict resolution
  • self-awareness

Questions to consider

  • When do you deflect?

Another view

Can escalate conflict.

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