How do you handle "feedback"?

Constructive criticism that can actually help: I’m glad to hear it.
Destructive crticism, just for the purpose of criticizing: SHUT UP! You’re wasting your breath.
That’s how I feel about that.

I’ve learned to be humble these past couple of years, I used to think I was invincible and thought I knew everything, but then I simply started listening and learning. It has helped a lot to the point where I actually like criticism, from the right people though. It has and will help me become a better person.

I evaluate the feedback it self and the source from which it comes and determine whether the feedback is accurate and therefore useful for me. If the feedback is inaccurate and the source seems to have an intention other than to help me, then I consider the value I associate with that persons feelings and opinions, and respond accordingly.

If their feedback is wrong but well intentioned, I will respond politely but I will try to correct their perception. If their feedback is meant to provoke conflict, I will shut them down without stooping to their level.

I tend to be rather critical of myself. This helps greatly in getting feedback from others. Since by the time I’ve gone through my own self-criticism, something good is usually the only thing left.

I do enjoy a bit of constructive criticism though.

It depends on how it’s given. If it focuses on me as a person and not my work or method, then I tend not to take it in the same vein as when the focus is on what the end results were and how that deviated from expectations. I’ve had a couple of bosses who made things personal when telling you what they didn’t like, and that’s bad management. Even my therapists would point out what was wrong with my thinking and my assumptions, not my worth as a person.

Most people talk a lot about constructive criticism. I personally, think that sometimes it’s hard to take in, but if it’s stated nicely and you have an open mind to it, then go ahead! Take it and use it, fix yourself or your problem! but, personally, it takes a little to get used to it. Sometime if people are just there to criticize you to make them feel better, then that’s pointless, and people can take it seriously enough to be hurt.

I beg people for feedback and I hate when people are gentle or lie, which often times they do. I should surround myself with ballsier people.

It depends on how it’s done. You can usually tell when someone is talking down to you or being dismissive. That is pointless. But when they are really trying to help it is great. I don’t care if I am wrong or make a mistake when I have good people to help me learn from it

I hate when people criticize, but when they say something useful to help, I appreciate that.

I try on every critique. If the shoe fits, and I don’t like what that says about me, I try like hell to change. If it doesn’t fit, I shrug and move on.

Feedback should be time-sensitive, specific, and objective, whether positive or constructive. Let it soak in before responding, and think about your words/actions may have an impact on others.

Fortunately, I have a lot of wonderful friends that are willing to give feedback. My finance is the best. It comes across as a perspective and sometimes a suggestion rather than a scolding that is probably justly deserved..