Africa: When Your Boss Says ‘We Need to Talk’ – Responding to Feedback Without Losing Your Cool, By Ruth Oji
I’ll never forget the Monday morning my supervisor called me into his office. “I’ve reviewed your proposal,” he said, sliding the document across his desk. It was covered in red ink. My heart sank. My face grew hot. Before he could say another word, I heard myself launching into explanations: “I didn’t have enough time,”…