# How to Manage a Team Member Who Always Says I Know

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Podcast: [The Manager's Hour with Fexingo: People Management, Team Building, and Leadership Skills](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-manager-s-hour-with-fexingo-people-management-team-building-and-leadership-skills-7871622)
Published: 2026-06-18T16:31:10+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Manager's Hour, Lucas and Luna tackle a frustrating situation many managers face: the employee who responds to every instruction or suggestion with 'I know.' They explore why this phrase is often a defense mechanism rather than actual knowledge, and how managers can distinguish between genuine competence and a reflex that shuts down growth. Using the case of a senior analyst at a mid-sized fintech firm, the hosts discuss specific scripts for redirecting the conversation, such as asking 'What part of this is new for you?' and shifting from telling to co-discovery. They also address when 'I know' signals a deeper issue—like fear of appearing inexperienced or a cultural norm around preserving expertise. The episode offers a concrete framework for turning a frustrating interaction into an opportunity for deeper engagement and real learning. #PeopleManagement #TeamBuilding #LeadershipSkills #DifficultConversations #ManagerAdvice #EmployeeCoaching #CommunicationSkills #WorkplacePsychology #FeedbackFrameworks #DefensiveEmployees #ICantBelieveTheySaidThat #ManagementChallenges #Business #Leadership #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheManagersHour #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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