If you want to do great work, you have to invite constructive criticism. Unfortunately, we as humans aren’t particularly gifted at being constructive with our criticism. We’re far better at pointing out problems than we are at coming up with solutions.

Critiques must be accompanied by suggestions. If you are going to do the easy work of pointing out something that isn’t working, you are expected to do the hard work of coming up with a way to fix it. During your next feedback session, ask this simple question to facilitate constructive criticism… “How can this be better?” Not only will the feedback be less personal, everyone will become invested in finding a solution.