The Assumptions Employees Make When They Don’t Get Feedback

The Assumptions Employees Make When They Don’t Get Feedback

Feedback is a daily staple of my work as an executive coach. I am often giving direct feedback to the leaders I work with, sharing 360-degree feedback from the leader’s colleagues, and then helping them process and reflect on the feedback they receive. Here are three common stories that employees tell themselves about what their manager is thinking when they don’t get enough helpful feedback.

Story 1: “As long as I’m not creating trouble for my manager, I’m doing fine.”

While some people are perfectly satisfied just staying out of trouble, most professionals would rather know what impact they’re having

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

If you’re not giving feedback because you actually fear that it won’t be well-received, then you’re falling short on three counts:

Story 3: “My manager doesn’t think I can change.”

Managers with fixed mindsets often fail to recognize positive changes in employee performance.

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