These 8 Surprising Behaviors Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Career—Are You Guilty?
5) Ignoring feedback can stunt your growth
Here’s something I’ve learned throughout my career: feedback, while sometimes tough to swallow, is crucial for our growth.
I remember early on, I used to take constructive criticism personally. Each time a colleague or manager pointed out areas for improvement, I felt attacked. But over time, I realized that feedback wasn’t a personal affront—it was an opportunity to grow.
So, I started to welcome it, to invite it even. Each time I finished a task or project, I asked for feedback. What could I do better? How could I improve?