How well do you take criticism? It seems that we're all walking on eggshells these days to avoid inadvertently offending someone. This is particularly the case on social media, where saying the "wrong" thing can make you a target for unsolicited and often insulting comments. Yet, if we are to make progress, at times we must risk offending someone who doesn't agree with us. This is particularly true for emergency managers, who must often serve as the catalyst for change. Future vision is often interpreted as an assault on the status quo and that can breed fear and resistance.