A recent conversation was part coaching, part advice. I asked, “Which part was most energizing?” He said, “When you were coaching.”
It’s humbling to know people enjoy their own thoughts more than mine.
When is advice appropriate? Coaching?
4 Principles for giving advice that works.
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I recently encouraged a leader to seek advice from a member of her board. She said that she wanted to talk to him but was concerned about perception. Would he think she’s weak?
I explained that he will think you’re smart if you do it skillfully.
Successful leaders seek wisdom from others.
Charlie Munger was a billionaire and the right-hand man of Warren Buffet.
Here is some wisdom from Charlie you can use today.
Let me know what you think.
There’s a name for people who are too stupid to know they are stupid. The Dunning–Kruger effect.
You haven’t learned anything unless you’re a fool. Wisdom is always learning.
Uncertainty breeds gullibility. Frail people desire freedom from responsibility. Frustrated people sniff out confirming voices. You can always find some fool to offer recommendations that feel good. Stupid advice seems smart to the… Continue reading
You see who you are by reflecting on who you were. One way to practice self-reflection is to give advice to your younger self. I’ve done this a few times over the years.… Continue reading
