Managing Up: How to Have Effective Feedback Conversations with Your Manager

Feedback - what comes up for you as soon as you hear that word? Excitement, fear, anxiety, anticipation, curiosity, dread? Maybe a mix of all the above. Feedback is complex, and we all have different orientations and experiences when it comes to the topic of feedback that should be honored and respected. Recognizing the impressions of others’ actions on us, identifying our feelings, and articulating the impact of those actions can be tricky, but important skills when navigating the terrain of our professional relationships - especially with our managers.