Feedback is defined as helpful information or criticism that is given to someone to say what can be done to improve a performance, product, etc. The great thing about Webster’s definition of feedback is that is takes a larger view of the practice of feedback. It includes the giver, the receiver and the valuable information; all as active players in this key development process. Why then have we focused for years on only the art of giving feedback? This is an important skill that sets many leaders apart from their colleagues. But isn’t it true that receiving feedback gracefully and with skill is also important to our personal and professional development? If you had to rate how you perform in terms of receiving and implementing feedback, on a scale of 10, where would you score? If you are feeling confident, ask a colleague, or even better yet, your assistant, how they would rate you. Then thank them- you both just took a risk. It is challenging to ask for, share and receive of feedback but you won’t find more focused data for your personal and professional development anywhere.