Editor’s note: In her latest Fully Human Lawyer column, leadership coach Lauren G. Krasnow explores how a lawyer can most effectively receive feedback. This piece is a follow-on from her article last month on the need for managers and leaders to give effective feedback.

Sam, a law firm associate, was stressed. A huge deal had just closed, and although no one said a word to him, Sam suspected his supervisors were disappointed with his work. Much of his work product had disappeared from the final version, without anyone telling him. Sam had not seen or crossed paths with Kelly, the team’s leader, in some weeks.