170 | Why Commenting Doesn't Always Add To The Conversation

In this episode, we are with Andy sharing about the importance of learning to hold back comments that do not add to the conversation. He talks about some reasons why people tend to give opinions even on things they may not fully understand. Listen in now and learn insights on how we can avoid getting into this situation and enjoy the results it brings to us as a professional and as a person. 

 

Quotes:

 

“Even If We Are An Authority On The Topic, There Is Always Information That We're Missing.”

“It's Not Our Thoughts, Judgments, And Conclusions That Define Us But It's Our Ability To Create Thoughtful Conclusions That Defines Us.”

 

Show Notes:

 

(00:00) Podcast Intro 

(00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values 

(01:19) An Illustration Of A Building Demolition 

(03:25) People Weigh In On Any Topic Regardless Of How Much They Know

(04:54) There Is Always Information That We’re Missing

(06:28) Holding Back Opinions Knowing That We Don’t Have All The Information

(07:02) Reasons Why We Give Opinions Even On Things We May Not Fully Understand

(09:47) Take A Moment To Think About Our Judgment Of Others

(10:35) The Ability To Thoughtful Conclusions 

(12:45) What Sets Consultants Apart And Stand Out

(13:28) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers