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How New Managers Can Handle Feedback From Their Own Team
Episode 76 of New Manager Conversations tackles a subtle but defining challenge: receiving feedback from the people you now manage. Lucas and Luna break down a 2024 study from The Journal of Applied Psychology showing that managers who solicit upward feedback in their first 90 days retain team members at 40% higher rates. They walk through the concrete script for asking 'What should I stop, start, or continue?' in a one-on-one, and why the impulse to defend yourself is the single biggest trust-killer. No theory — just the specific language and timing that makes the difference…
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