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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?