A classic interpersonal challenge that we often see in otherwise-intelligent managers is the desire to “add value” to their team member’s great ideas. These leaders like to display their brilliance by continually adding their input — even at the expense of other people’s ownership and commitment.This happens quite often. For instance, imagine you’re an entry-level employee, and Joe is your manager. You come to Joe with an idea that he reluctantly agrees is great. You’ve been working on this idea for months, and you’re really excited about what you’ve accomplished. Joe likes the idea, but rather than just saying, “Great idea. Congratulations!” he has the need to add, “If you just make these changes, it can be even better.”
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