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What does it mean?
Ideas often change when shared with others and viewed from the outside.
In plain terms
Things look different when you share your thoughts.
What can you take from it?
Sharing ideas helps clarify or change them.

Where it applies

  • teamwork
  • creative work
  • conflict resolution

Putting it to work

  • share ideas
  • seek feedback

Questions to consider

  • How do you test ideas?
  • Who do you share with?

Another view

Not all ideas improve when scrutinized by others.

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