No Bullsh!t Leadership Moment 141. The Truth About “Honest” Feedback
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Oct 5, 2025 Discover the reasons why honest feedback from bosses is so rare and learn how to discern true insights. The discussion highlights the pitfalls of formal feedback processes and contrasts them with continuous feedback cultures that foster trust. It also warns against seeking feedback during times of redundancy, explaining how it can cloud judgment and lead to legal issues. Tune in for practical tips on navigating the often murky waters of workplace feedback.
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Feedback Is Rarely Reliable Without Culture
- Consistent, high-quality feedback is rare even in large organisations despite formal processes.
- When feedback is frequent and cultural, you can usually trust its honesty and intent.
Culture Makes Feedback Useful
- Feedback only has real value when it's embedded in daily team interactions and the culture supports it.
- In continuous-feedback cultures conversations are frequent, relaxed, and low on fear.
Don't Ask For Feedback During Redundancies
- Avoid asking for performance feedback when your role is being made redundant or in formal restructure decisions.
- Those conversations follow a scripted process and leaders cannot reveal useful performance detail without legal risk.