A Step in Humility.

Step 4 of the Five Steps to a Good Decision is Give a Hearing.

We invite any person who may be adversely affected by our decision to listen to what decision we’re considering and our reasons, and then for us to listen to their response.

This is a step in humility, which is why few bosses do it.

And yet the experts say when we ask for advice, we signal to the other person that we are more competent, not less. Because it makes the other person feel valued, important, smart, and seen by us. We only value the opinion of another who we respect.

Bosses who are servant-leaders, confident, intelligent, and humble always give a hearing.