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Don’t Get Out the Brass Knuckles

You may have views about your work that are counter to your manager’s. That’s fine, but there’s no benefit to debating her about whether a problem was actually your fault. Listen to your manager’s feedback, and remember: This is the way your boss feels, and your No. 1 opportunity to change her impressions will be through your work in the weeks ahead, not today. Strengthening the link between the two of you is more important than debating your manager into the ground.