So, how do we deal with feedback from someone who is persistently negative or hard to work with? The first step is this: Don’t take feedback as truth. Take it as data.

A recent CDC report reveals a concerning rise in depression cases in the US, nearly doubling from 7.3% in 2015-16 to over 13% in 2021-23. Adolescents aged 12-19 are the most affected, with a ...