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This is a good article.

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.

If you work with creative teams, try to use it sometimes. It doesn’t cost much, and you might be surprised by the results.

Yeah, that's the optimistic version. I'm the creative team member sort of referenced and in my experience that'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 "keep you in check" disagreement.

Think of the movie Training Day. Put yourself in the subordinate position. Even when you give a praise worthy response, it's at the whim of the leader. YMMV.