many members are more interested in being right than being effective

[Mike Dymski]

Some members struggle to help others because their tone is dismissive or overly confident. Responses sound more like lectures than conversations, and it seems like the goal is to win rather than to persuade. Being right becomes more important than being effective. Even good points lose their impact, and other members are unlikely to be open to their feedback. Influence often comes from humility and empathy - qualities that help ideas land more effectively than forceful language ever could. I learned this lesson the hard way and am still working on it.

[Henry T.]

I always like what you have to say Mike.  I think I'm always in a hurry and just  cut to the chase. I don't know if I always need to be right, I just drop my bomb and move on, but can admit when I'm wrong, I think? I'm just a slave worker bee, the brains behind eloquent commentary will have to come from others. Oh oh, I'm feeling insecure all of a sudden.