Hillary Clinton has advised women to "grow thick skin like a rhinoceros" if they are public figures.
During an appearance at NYU, former US Secretary of State said that when one looks at the challenges of being a change-maker and being willing to buck the establishment, it's important to learn how to take criticism seriously but not personally, the Politico reported.
To do that you have to be willing to hear what others who are your critics are saying and to evaluate where they are coming from, she added.