He confronted his boss bluntly, saying, “I need to know an answer.” But his boss simply told Mr. Phillips to “trust” that the boss had his best interests at heart. Photo: GettyDo you ever wonder what the boss really thinks about you? While most people fear the overly blunt, critical boss, an overly nice or evasive boss can be just as frustrating. How to Dodge a Brush-off BOSS: You’re doing fine. How do you get honest feedback from your boss in order to improve your skills and know how well you’re doing?

Source: Wall Street Journal June 28, 2016 18:23 UTC