The Wrong and Right Way to Deliver Bad News to Your Manager
Breaking bad news to your manager can feel like dropping a bomb. If you get it wrong, it can blow up in your face and make things worse. But if you get it right, you can turn a potential disaster into an opportunity to build trust and find solutions.
Throughout my career, I've had to have numerous difficult conversations with my managers. At first, it was super nerve-wracking, and I wasn't sure when was the right time to escalate things. But it got easier over time, as I learned the “dos and donts” of handling these conversations. Here’s what we'll be talking about in today's article:
🔐 Why nobody wants to be the bearer of bad news
🔐 Why you shouldn’t avoid these tough conversations
🔐 How not to deliver bad news
🔐 How to deliver bad news the right way
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