Honest Feedback for Your Boss

 

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Mondays with Mike, Mike addresses a viewer question about how to give honest feedback to a boss who can’t handle criticism. Mike advises viewers to ask clarifying questions and avoid criticizing their boss’s character or behavior. Instead, he suggests framing feedback in terms of improvement and offering specific suggestions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ask clarifying questions to understand what kind of feedback your boss is looking for.
  • Avoid criticizing your boss’s character or behavior.
  • Frame feedback in terms of improvement and offer specific suggestions.

Notable Quotes:

  • “Never give it right away. Ask a clarifying question.”
  • “You always want to position the feedback in terms of the improvement.”

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