What happens when your view and opinions of yourself don’t match everyone else’s around you? People can start to think you’re conceited and pretentious. Feedback can help bridge that gap. This is the story of a developer that wasn't used to being told the not-so-great things about them, and their journey in struggling and eventually embracing feedback (and getting over themselves). This talk will take a look at feedback culture with a tongue-in-cheek storytelling and lessons learned approach. By seeing the journey of someone who started with no exposure to feedback culture, you will learn what feedback can do for you and the impact it can have on your personal growth. You will also learn how to empower those around you with tips on how to give effective feedback. Key takeaways: What is feedback What is a feedback culture What are the benefits of feedback How to ask for feedback How to give effective feedback