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“Consultation is a good thing when people agree with you, and a waste of time when people don't agree with you” quote by Ken Livingstone
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“Consultation is a good thing when people agree with you, and a waste of time when people don't agree with you”

Ken Livingstone

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Advice is useful when it aligns with your views; otherwise it's wasteful.

In simple terms: Advice works when you agree.

Key Takeaway

Seek aligned counsel.

Themes

advice agreement efficiency

Mood

critical pragmatic

Type

reflective cautious

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • personal coaching
  • family discussions

Key Concepts

cognitive bias decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle advice you disagree with?
  • When is dissent valuable?
A Different Perspective

Dismissal of dissent can limit growth.

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