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INBOX: How to Get Feedback From a Boss Who Never Gives It

Aug 27, 2025
Ever wonder how to coax feedback from a boss who seems allergic to giving it? Learn strategies for setting up effective feedback meetings and why peer insights can be gold. Feeling burnout creeping in? Discover how to reignite your passion for work and debunk the myth of perfect office lives on social media. Plus, if you're caught in an office gossip Slack channel, grab tips on how to gracefully exit without causing drama. It's all about navigating the quirky world of workplace dynamics!
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ADVICE

Schedule Monthly Feedback Meetings

  • Ask your manager to schedule a regular monthly feedback meeting and prepare specific questions and examples in advance.
  • Use that meeting to walk them through key projects so they can give focused, useful feedback.
INSIGHT

Managers Think About You Less Than You Do

  • Managers often aren't thinking about your day-to-day development because they have heavier priorities.
  • Accepting this helps you take ownership of seeking growth actively.
ADVICE

Get Feedback From Multiple Sources

  • Seek feedback beyond your manager from peers, people you manage, and other leaders.
  • Use varied perspectives to improve collaboration, brainstorming and how you handle projects.
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