Story 2: “My manager doesn’t think I can take feedback well.” - Deepstash
Story 2: “My manager doesn’t think I can take feedback well.”

Story 2: “My manager doesn’t think I can take feedback well.”

It's the manager's job to create a psychologically safe environment where an employee won't be punished when they make a mistake. If you fear that feedback won't be well-received, it may be that you're falling short:

  • You're not helping your direct report to have more impact.
  • You're not modelling accountable behaviour if you don't give feedback because you fear how it will be taken.
  • You may be contributing to a lack of psychological safety.

Instead, consider why you fear your colleague won't receive feedback well. If you don't have a good reason, go ahead and give feedback. Just do it.

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