Your manager rejects feedback on their leadership style. How do you navigate this challenging situation?

Honestly I have never come across a manager. Who rejects the feedback. All of the managers I have work with were and are great leaders who always does 2 way communication. However if at any point Manager rejects to take the feedback so do-not try to change them not everyone is same . Assessing information is very important and that can only be done if the subordinate is good listener putting forth the point through a humble way always wins

Its Tricky !! Wait for the right time for such communication, remember its about your reporting manager. Try and understand their perspective and chose your word carefully. Align your goals with his and team's and reframe your feedback which should be constructive and affirmative. (Never try to blame for any shortcoming.) In my experience, people understand but some times does not admin the true feedback.

When a manager isn’t receptive to feedback, building credibility requires a thoughtful approach. First, understand their perspective and align your feedback with their goals. Establish trust by being supportive, and choose the right time and tone, framing feedback as solutions rather than criticism. Show commitment to their success by emphasizing how feedback can help them and offer positive reinforcement for what they do well. If necessary, involve a third party like HR to facilitate the conversation. Patience and persistence in fostering open dialogue can gradually make them more receptive over time. As a high performer, your success earns respect, making your feedback harder to dismiss. Lead by example, showing the value of improvement.

Usually if one shares good interpersonal relations with manager there is an environment of mutual trust and respect and its easy to share feedback with manager. In case a manager doesnt accept the feedback, then try to develop trust. Also its important that the feedback is shared with relevant instances and rationale than just being an opinion.It must be forward looking and positive.

At the core of successful honest ( i prefer it to 'difficult') conversations is trust level between the parties. You can't wake up one fine morning and deliver the secrets of the Gospel to anyone and expect that they'll see the light and transform. Relationships take effort and time . They are investments you make daily and rewards flow in due time... Are you as an individual open to feedback from anyone and everyone or only from those you consider credible? Managers aren't any different. Exchange of feedbacks don't happen in a vacuum.. Invest patiently, endure and give others the benefit of doubt that they are logical, reasonable people. Managers don't drop off from the clouds, they are manufactured right here amongst you and me.