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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