Recognise the point of giving advice and you can do it better | Psyche Ideas

The group had hit a snag.

It was a familiar sticking point. One they’d run into before. Same disagreement, different day. Competing priorities, different theories about how their business actually runs. It felt like there was a fracture in the room. Subtle but familiar.

There were heads shaking; mutterings to their neighbour; talking past each other... See more

To navigate the savior trap of power, and calibrate your expertise so that it doesn’t run amuck, the following practices will help:

• Ask before answering. Make it a habit to ask one question before giving an answer.

• Be honest with yourself. How many of the ideas and suggestions you share in a meeting with your peers actually get implemented? Ask y

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When people aren’t doing what you think they should be doing, look at yourself first. How can you better communicate to them what they should be doing so they can understand and execute?

If you’re feeling micromanaged by your boss or senior leaders, instead of getting frustrated with them, take ownership. Push more information up the chain of comman... See more