>Basically, you're removing the implicit assumption that you know better than the person you're speaking with about what would work for their business.
Bingo. I feel that that from a psychological perspective the way you word advice can dictate how well it's received.
"I think you should do X", or even worse "You're doing that wrong, you should be doing X" isn't generally something that people digest hearing that well.
"I've done X in that exact situation and it worked really well for me" can be much more palatable.
Bingo. I feel that that from a psychological perspective the way you word advice can dictate how well it's received.
"I think you should do X", or even worse "You're doing that wrong, you should be doing X" isn't generally something that people digest hearing that well.
"I've done X in that exact situation and it worked really well for me" can be much more palatable.