How to Give Your Boss Bad News and Keep Your Credibility - EP007
Are you afraid to give your boss bad news for fear they’ll shoot the messenger?
No, it doesn’t feel good to let a supervisor know when something’s gone wrong. But waiting until it’s too late is much, much worse.
So, what is the best way to approach the conversation? How do you show up with professionalism, perspective, and a potential path forward?
On this episode of Career Confessions, I discuss how to deliver bad news, explaining why you shouldn’t wait to address serious issues with your boss—even if you haven’t come up with a solution yet.
I weigh in on why you should schedule a time to talk rather than waiting for a one-on-one, describing how downplaying bad news impacts your credibility.
Listen in to understand why you should focus on facts (rather than assigning blame) and learn the four steps to delivering bad news in an intentional, solutions-focused way.
Key Takeaways
Why we shouldn’t wait to bring up bad news (even if we don’t have a solution yet)
Why it’s crucial to consider your boss’ communication style
My top 4 tips for delivering bad news to your supervisor in an intentional way
Why you should schedule a time to talk vs. waiting for a 1:1
How downplaying bad news impacts your credibility
The importance of focusing on facts, not what went wrong
How to bring your boss options and ask for input around solving the problem at hand
The value in taking on accountability when you didn’t make the mistake
How to explain what went wrong and prevent the problem from happening again
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