Reflective Learning: through the learners eyes

Seeing our reflection through the learners eyes is invaluable. The whole point of teaching is to facilitate the learning of others; constructive feedback allows us to see our blind-spots and grow personally and professionally. However, getting this kind of feedback is often difficult. To decipher through personality issues and student insecurities and to get to the "real issues" requires getting past our own insecurities and asking the tough questions. I want to hear positive feedback but I need to hear constructive feedback in order to grow.