Good ideas sometimes suffer because of little or no feedback. That can happen when we surround ourselves with people that tell us what we want to hear rather than what we need to hear. Ideas that have the best chance of developing and succeeding are those that are robustly debated and examined by a team. Whoever has an original idea must be comfortable with this kind of debate, willing to openly listen to it, and allowing their idea to be shaped and improved by a team of trusted colleagues. It’s hard to let go of an idea as it grows this way; but if we’re honest with ourselves, the benefits of this process are well worth it. From experience, I know that the originator of an idea is best at providing a vision and gently reminding others of it along the way, keeping everyone’s efforts focused and productive, and calmly collaborating without dominating the discussions. Encourage yourself and your colleagues to speak honestly – that’s how teams work best and great stuff gets done. And if you find yourself getting defensive, remember that two (or more) heads are always better than one. Hang out with people that tell you the truth today.
Eric D. Thomas (born 1970): American motivational speaker (popular on You Tube), author, consultant, and minister
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