How to Recover When Your Boss Rejects Your Idea

Getting an idea shot down in a meeting stings — but how you respond in the next 30 seconds determines whether you're seen as resilient or defensive. Lucas and Luna break down the three-step recovery move used by product teams at Amazon and Microsoft, anchored to a real example from a senior PM at Nike who bounced back from a rejection to lead a $12 million initiative. They cover why silence is your first asset, how to depersonalize feedback on the spot, and the exact framing shift that turns a 'no' into a 'not yet.' If you've ever pitched something and watched your boss kill it before you finished your sentence, this episode gives you the script for what comes next — no career damage required. Plus, a quick note on how listener support keeps episodes like this ad-free. #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceCommunication #IdeaRejection #OfficePolitics #ProfessionalGrowth #Resilience #BossRelationships #PitchingIdeas #Feedback #Amazon #Microsoft #Nike #ProductManagement #Leadership #ConflictResolution #CareerSkills #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo