To Share or Not to Share, That is the Question
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It is well known that sometimes we speak before we think, and this is no different in business. The question is, how do we know when we should share an opinion and when not to?
If we are honest with ourselves, when we start excessively pontificating and trying to add value, we are often not really focused on the quality of the idea at all. We are just trying to prove to the world how smart we really are.
Before giving your two cents worth, ask yourself if your idea will either add value or make the person less committed to doing a good job on it. Will my comment make our team more effective, or will I just be showing off that I am smarter then you are?
cassy on January 26th, 2009 1:35 pm
for me if it is a bout business its ok, i think sharing ideas and openion on how to do business is good idea,specially when it comes on how to start and what to do to make the business grow why not?thanks for posting this interesting question!
Melissa on January 26th, 2009 3:48 pm
My number one rule is to listen. If I feel that my comment will add value, then I’ll share it. If it is just to show that I have knowledge on the subject, then I still may add it depending on my audience!
jaeda on January 27th, 2009 3:12 am
[...well, we have our freedom to speak but then again in a proper term or let say in a proper way of entering on when you have to speak... ]
…there is no wrong on listening first on other side….
otherwise, it is only an opinion, anyway
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