This is a good article.<p><i>Four simple words that convey so much: I care about what you think, I want to listen to you, I respect you, I trust you.<p>If you work with creative teams, try to use it sometimes. It doesn’t cost much, and you might be surprised by the results.</i><p>Yeah, that&#x27;s the optimistic version. I&#x27;m the creative team member sort of referenced and in my experience that&#x27;s a fishing question. Fishing for an answer that can go either way - either the answer is suitable and an out for the asker, or an opportunity to lay down some management style &quot;keep you in check&quot; disagreement.<p>Think of the movie Training Day. Put yourself in the subordinate position. Even when you give a praise worthy response, it&#x27;s at the whim of the leader. YMMV.