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Why Good Managers Avoid Giving Real Feedback
We explore why even competent managers hesitate to deliver honest performance reviews, using the specific case of a mid-level tech director who delayed critical feedback for six months. The result wasn't just confusion—it was a stalled career for a high-potential employee and a compliance risk for the company. We break down the psychological safety trap, the difference between supportive coaching and necessary correction, and how to spot when your manager is avoiding hard conversations. This isn't about toxic bosses; it's about good people making bad structural choices. If you…
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