Become An Angel’s Advocate

Have you ever noticed when you come up with a great idea that most people like to play "devil's advocate" with you and tell you all the reasons why your idea won't be successful? Do you do this to your co- workers, teammates, or employees When I was working in corporate America, I found that this was usually the rule, not the exception. After awhile, I, like most of my coworkers, just gave up. Since management was constantly reinforcing all the reasons that we could not be successful, I finally realized that I was fighting a losing battle.

So, the next time someone comes to you with an idea, challenge yourself to become an "angel's advocate", and try to positively reinforce their idea. I think you will find that this will not only help the other person, but will also give you a different perspective on things. Try this on your employees, and see how it can positively affect your company!