It's Not About You.

Posted by Sandra I 11 October 2011

Very hard for most of us to do, but learn to push your ego to the side for a while, long enough to let the other person fully reveal their brilliance.

Warning: if they are unaccustomed to being allowed much air time, this might be a very uncomfortable process for both of you.

You are just dying to unleash all those expert opinions of yours, those great ideas, and nuggets of advice - aren’t you? Resist.

Help them to develop their thinking - coach and encourage them.

This is a win, win for your relationship and you might just discover you have a shining light, right there in the midst of your team that you never even knew existed.

Check back tomorrow for Quick Tip No 3.

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