Episode 42: Leaders, Meet Your Advice Monster. Why the best leaders don't always rush in with advice.

Episode 42: Leaders, Meet Your Advice Monster.Why the best leaders don't always rush in with advice.As leaders, supervisors and helping professionals, many of us feel responsible for having the answers.When someone brings us a problem, our instinct is often to jump straight into problem-solving. But what if immediately offering advice is actually preventing our teams from developing confidence, critical thinking and professional judgement?In this solo episode of Not Another PD, I share how my own leadership has evolved from believing I needed to have all the answers to recognising that asking thoughtful questions is often far more valuable.Inspired by Michael Bungay Stanier's TEDx Talk on the Advice Monster, we explore why our brains rush to solve problems, when advice is genuinely needed, and how curiosity can help create more confident and capable teams.In this episode we discuss:Why leaders often feel pressure to always have the answersThe hidden costs of solving every problem for your teamHow advice can unintentionally create dependencyWhen leaders absolutely should step in and provide guidancePractical reflective questions you can start using immediatelyWhy asking one more question can be more powerful than giving one more answer.This week's leadership challengeNotice your Advice Monster.Before jumping in with a solution, pause and ask yourself:"Is advice actually what's needed right now?"Then try asking one more question before giving one more answer.Resources mentioned:Watch: How to Tame Your Advice Monster – Michael Bungay Stanier (TEDx Talk)This is the TEDx Talk that inspired today's episode and the concept of the "Advice Monster." It's well worth watching if you'd like to explore this idea further.Ready to take the next step?Leadership Training: (Waitlist)Want practical leadership development designed specifically for leaders in helping professions?Join the waitlist hereSupervision & Reflective Practice (Groups and Individual):Whether you're a leader, helping professional or business owner, there are several ways we can work together:Individual Supervision & Leadership ConsultationGroup SupervisionReflective Practice for your team or organisationLeadership Workshops & TrainingLearn more here.Prefer self-paced learning?Boundaries for Practitioners is my self-paced online course designed to help helping professionals set healthier professional boundaries without guilt.Learn moreFree resource:Download my Reflective Practice Topics for Leaders guide.Connect with Jazmin: WebsiteLinkedInEmail: [email protected] you enjoyed today's episode, please share it with a colleague who always feels they need to have all the answers.