That&#x27;s a great article, and the larger advice is relevant in ordinary relationships -- don&#x27;t be an enabler; care about people, and be willing to tell them when they&#x27;re doing something that hurts them or you or the team or the family or whatever.  &quot;When you say <i>ummm</i> that much it makes you sound stupid&quot; is much better than ignoring the issue and letting your friend keep sounding like they don&#x27;t know what they&#x27;re talking about.