I get a lot of critical feedback from my boss and I don't always know what to do with it or how to improve. Sometimes I don't even agree with the feedback. What should I do when I don't think the feedback is correct?

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Moon Kang 🚀 · Accepted Answer

Life’s too short to work for a manager you can’t be transparent with. If you disagree with feedback, be honest and upfront about it. Explain why you feel it’s unfair, and...

Jennifer King · Answer

Always be open to feedback. Any feedback either positive or negative is a gift. There's always opportunities to improve and grow no matter how much experience you have. I...

Tamara Niesen · Answer

This is a difficult question to answer, I would love more context in order to respond thoughtfully, but I will share this- a work enironment that is build around psycholo...

Keara Cho · Answer

I'll start off by saying: Feedback is a gift. It's totally normal to struggle with critical feedback, especially when you think your boss has it wrong. The trick is to sw...

Jeff Jewett · Answer

Critical feedback can be difficult to hear, but it’s often a catalyst for growth. Even when you disagree with a review, resist the urge to dismiss it outright. Instead, a...

Laura Lewis · Answer

You don't have to agree with feedback. But you do have to be open to hearing it, especially from a boss who has power over your career and performance reviews. And - I h...

Katie Jane Parkes · Answer

I think you need to acknowledge this problem with your boss, especially if you have data to back up why their feedback isn't helpful or is steering the strategy/project i...

Fanette Jobard · Answer

That's a great question, and you're not alone, almost everyone struggles with critical feedback at some point. The key is to handle the two types of feedback: what you ag...

Erika Barbosa · Answer

That’s a tough position to be in. Hopefully you have the type of communication in place where you feel safe to discuss it. If you do, I recommend approaching it from an o...