"My Manager Doesn't Understand Me... Help!"

"My Manager Doesn't Understand Me... Help!"

April 28, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

The episode discusses how to improve communication and understanding between an employee and their manager.

Have you ever felt misunderstood by a manager? If so, you know how frustrating—and downright demoralizing—it can be. Today’s caller, Mike, is stuck in that very situation. His manager constantly second-guesses his work, and Mike is desperate to find a way to get on the same page. To tackle this challenge, Jason is joined by Jenny Wood, former Google executive and author, to break it all down. Together, they equip Mike with a clear, actionable framework to transform his next conversation with his manager—turning tension into trust and frustration into forward momentum. Buy Jenny's book Wild Courage ⁠here⁠!

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Host: Jason

Guest: Jenny Wood

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Organizations: Google

Books & works: Wild Courage

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