Feedback Fatigue
04/02/25 • 34 min
These days, feedback is everywhere. But are we benefiting from it, or are we just drowning in a sea of unsolicited opinions and HR-driven surveys?
In this episode, Indra and Amanda dive into the feedback frenzy: how social media and corporate feedback tools have fueled a culture of constant evaluation, the unintended consequences of feedback overload, and the real cost of all these mandatory feedback programs.
They also break down practical ways to filter out the noise, differentiate between helpful and unhelpful feedback, and give feedback in a way that supports growth.
If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at yet another feedback request, this episode is for you!
Useful Links
- Five questions to ensure your feedback is a gift https://medium.com/@indrapendence/five-questions-to-ensure-your-feedback-is-a-gift-11063f69c925
- Brené Brown’s talk featuring Teddy Roosevelt’s Man In the Arena quote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-JXOnFOXQk
- The Messy Middle Matters Glossary: www.themessymiddlematters.com/glossary
- Feedback for The Messy Middle Matters: www.themessymiddlematters.com/feedback
These days, feedback is everywhere. But are we benefiting from it, or are we just drowning in a sea of unsolicited opinions and HR-driven surveys?
In this episode, Indra and Amanda dive into the feedback frenzy: how social media and corporate feedback tools have fueled a culture of constant evaluation, the unintended consequences of feedback overload, and the real cost of all these mandatory feedback programs.
They also break down practical ways to filter out the noise, differentiate between helpful and unhelpful feedback, and give feedback in a way that supports growth.
If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at yet another feedback request, this episode is for you!
Useful Links
- Five questions to ensure your feedback is a gift https://medium.com/@indrapendence/five-questions-to-ensure-your-feedback-is-a-gift-11063f69c925
- Brené Brown’s talk featuring Teddy Roosevelt’s Man In the Arena quote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-JXOnFOXQk
- The Messy Middle Matters Glossary: www.themessymiddlematters.com/glossary
- Feedback for The Messy Middle Matters: www.themessymiddlematters.com/feedback
Previous Episode
Making the Invisible Work Count
Some work is easy to measure—deadlines met, projects delivered, goals achieved. But what about the work that holds everything together?
In this episode, Indra and Amanda discuss their journey of recognizing Glue Work—the often invisible tasks that keep teams functioning but rarely get acknowledged. They share how naming this work was a crucial first step and explore strategies to make it visible, valued, and a recognized part of career growth.
This is just the beginning of a much bigger conversation—because no one should have to choose between doing the work that keeps teams thriving and getting ahead in their career.
Helpful Links
- For more about the Glue Work Framework, including upcoming webinars: www.thegluework.com
- Indra's latest blog post about the Glue Work Framework: https://medium.com/@indrapendence/making-the-invisible-work-count-1f7dcb9f794c
- The Messy Middle Matters Glossary: www.themessymiddlematters.com/glossary
- Feedback for Indra & Amanda: www.themessymiddlematters.com/feedback
Next Episode
People Management: Not Just a Step Up, A Career Shift
Being good at your job doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be good at managing people. So why do so many companies treat management as the default next step?
In this episode, Indra and Amanda dig into the myths and realities of people management—why some folks are promoted before they’re ready, what actually makes a great leader, and why management isn’t just a promotion but an entirely different job. They explore the essential skills needed to succeed, the emotional labor of leadership, and alternative career paths for those who want to grow without managing people.
Thinking about stepping into management? Already dealing with a less-than-stellar boss? Either way, this episode is for you!
Useful Links
- Register for the May/June So Now You’re a Manager (SNYAM) Workshop with Jen Dary: https://www.beplucky.com/pluckyevents/so-now-youre-a-manager-may-june-2025/
- Coaching with Indra: https://www.peopleprocessthings.com/coaching
- The Messy Middle Matters Glossary: www.themessymiddlematters.com/glossary
- Feedback for The Messy Middle Matters: www.themessymiddlematters.com/feedback
The Messy Middle Matters - Feedback Fatigue
Transcript
Hi, I'm Indra,
Amanda Jane Lee: and I'm Amanda,
Indra Klavinsand we'd like to welcome you to the messy middle matters. Hey, Amanda, how are you today? I'm good. How are you Indra? I'm doing well, but I have to say something. Can I give you some feedback? I mean, I think there are a few words that I don't like hearing like, depending on the context, those words can ju
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