I wish I could always remember to ask these three questions before providing input:
Am I trying to make it better, or make myself look better? Am I trying to make it right, or be right? Am I GIVING advice, or taking their pride?
The same information can be communicated as helpful and appreciated comments or polarizing and destructive critiques. (Frequently advice-giving is dignity-stripping).
Jody Giles Jody@ExhortAdvisors.com