In your leadership role you are often called upon to be a trusted advisor . Follow these tips from Kristi Hedges , author of, The Power of Presence , for how to be that type of valuable, trusted advisor: Be consistent (dependable) Help the person see things from a fresh perspective Don't substitute your judgment for the other person's Help the person think and separate logic from emotion Provide reasoning, rather than your own conclusions Make the person feel comfortable Be honorable Help the person put their issues in context, often through the use of metaphors, stories, and anecdotes (few problems are completely unique) Have a sense of humor to defuse tension in tough situations
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