7 Reasons Your Feedback is Being Ignored

David M. Dye
4 min readOct 4, 2021
7 reasons your feedback is ignored

7 Reasons Your Feedback is Being Ignored

by Karin Hurt and David Dye

Start with yourself to ensure everyone can receive feedback

It’s a frustration we hear all the time. “My people aren’t coachable. They’re defensive. It’s like they have a wall and just won’t listen.” We get it. One of the most frustrating human experiences is feeling ignored or unheard. And sometimes people who can’t grow aren’t in the right position. But… there are also legitimate reasons your people ignore feedback. Eliminate these roadblocks to build teams where everyone grows together.

7 Reasons Your Feedback Is Ignored

Let’s listen to team members explain why they have a hard time hearing or acting on the feedback you might share.

1. Feedback Flood

“I’m trying to do better, I really am. But it’s all just too much. Every time we meet, he’s giving me something else to work on. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to get it right, so I’ve learned to just block him out and do the best I can.”

Solution: Make change manageable. Focus on one behavior at a time.

2. Hypocrisy Part I

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David M. Dye
David M. Dye

Written by David M. Dye

I work with human-centered leaders to help them get results without sacrificing their humanity. I’m an author, consultant, podcast host, and love to hike.

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