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Why engineers struggle to accept critical feedback

Original: Learning to accept feedback is not easy, but you'll improve as a software engineer and leader when you do… The problem i

A reflection on receiving criticism in software engineering is drawing attention: accepting feedback is difficult, but doing so makes engineers better developers and leaders. The argument is that people instinctively get defensive and hit back, worrying that criticism makes them look bad or threatens their reputation. The advice resonating is that overcoming that defensive reflex is key to professional growth.

Why now: Many engineers and team leaders relate to the instinctive defensiveness that criticism triggers.

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• Learning to accept feedback is not easy, but you'll improve as a software engineer and leader when you do… The problem is that our natural reaction is to become defensive and hit back… You might think: 👉 It makes you look bad 👉 You need to protect your reputation 👉 You need to… · richarddonovan · 2

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