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The problem with that is that as a CEO, you are responsible for the results. So you cannot ignore the problems just because one of your employees says it is the correct way.

My approach is to hold myself from telling the designers what to do, and instead tell them what the problem is and let them come up with a solution.

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You're responsible for results, but that means recognizing your team is often giving their best.

I agree with your second point. Still, there's a very thin line between "telling them what the problem is" and burning out your best employees.

I guess experience and empathy do help us get such balance.

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