[borski]

This is super important. Having someone come to the conclusion you care to on their own will solidify it in their own heads as their idea, making it an obvious choice. I’ve even gone so far as to argue against it with a few surface arguments, to cement it in their minds.

Is that manipulative? Sometimes. But if it’s for the benefit of the team, you do what has to be done.

[joejerryronnie]

This is literally the secret to being successful at business and politics.

[borski]

I'm continually surprised by how many people don't recognize this as such a massive differentiator in one's ability to be persuasive.