Giving Advice

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The most useful advice doesn't specify what to do; it helps people see blind spots in their thinking and clarify their priorities. - Anna Goldfarb

👥 The Solomon's Paradox

💡 6 Tipps on how to give good advice

1. Evaluate the situation: Make sure you are being asked for advice and not just being a sounding board. Offer your input only if the person is open to hearing it.
2. Be clear on the advice-seeker's goals: Understand the specific problem and desired outcome. Align your advice with their objectives and avoid redundancy.
3. Consider your qualifications: Assess if you have the expertise or knowledge required to provide helpful advice. If not, recommend someone who can better assist.
4. Collaborate on a solution: Begin the conversation with a reassuring tone and offer praise for the person's judgment. Share your own experiences and suggest additional resources without being preachy.
5. Look for physical signs of relief: Observe the advice-seeker's facial cues and body language to gauge if your advice is resonating. Use language that feels collaborative rather than authoritative.
6. Offer support as needed: Identify the most relevant takeaways and allow the person to disregard suggestions that don't fit their situation. Discuss continued support and establish expectations for next steps.