Abstract
We have all been there. We submit a draft document to a supervising attorney or valued colleague. And then we wait. Will we receive criticism? Will we receive praise? At some point we just hope to hear something in response. Or do we?
Once we get a response, the criticism is hard to receive. We may get angry or upset, we may feel defensive or defeated, or we may just shut down and try to avoid the feedback altogether. Sometimes even feedback framed as praise can leave us feeling uncomfortable or overwhelmed.
An aversion to feedback, especially to criticism, is common.
The good news is that receiving feedback is a skill that can be cultivated,
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Repository Citation
Henke, Melissa N., "Please Provide Feedback? How to Effectively Receive and Learn from Feedback About Your Writing" (2025). Law Faculty Popular Media. 82.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/law_facpub_pop/82
Notes/Citation Information
Melissa N. Henke, Please Provide Feedback? How to Effectively Receive and Learn from Feedback About Your Writing, 89(6) KBA Bench & Bar Magazine 24 (Nov./Dec. 2025)