Breathe Into the Situation
I obviously don’t know if this happened as I wasn’t on the field, but I wonder if Stokes had said to his counterpart, Pat Cummins, who he obviously respects, “Are you sure you want to go through with this?” Some would argue that’s not Stokes’ job, but it might have given some clarity, even a moment to breathe into the situation.'
- Former Australian cricketer and coach Justin Langer on a controversial cricket dismissal.
Asking a decision maker questions helps them step back.
You make yourself an eyewitness.
You invite them to show their working out.
You gift them time.
To breathe.