Offer support and encouragement from "summary" of The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier
When someone comes to you seeking advice, your initial instinct might be to jump in and start offering solutions. After all, you want to be helpful, right? But what if I told you that sometimes the most supportive thing you can do is to hold back on the advice and instead offer encouragement and support? This might seem counterintuitive at first, but it can actually be much more beneficial for the person seeking your help. By offering support and encouragement, you are showing the other person that you believe in their ability to find their own solutions. You are empowering them to think for themselves and come up with their own answers, rather than relying on you to provide all the solutions. This can be incredibly empowering for the other person and can help them build confidence in their own decision-making abilities. When you offer support and encouragement, you are creating a...
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