Feedback and Criticism…Do you sook or use it to succeed

Feedback and Criticism…Do you sook or use it to succeed? It is hard to give feedback so if someone bothers to give it to us, could we grow, get better, improve because of it OR like most people, do we get defensive and sook? Is it possible all Leaders; parents, teachers, coaches’, and bosses need to give and get feedback with a positive attitude and appreciation?