A client/reader asked: "Is there ever a time when your perceived authority is not a good thing?"

Here was my answer, I'd love to hear what I missed or got wrong:

I can think of a few times when being perceived as having less authority might be a good thing:

• When you're not the smartest person in the room (which is always).
• When you want more creativity.
• When there's a disagreement and you want their honest opinion.
• When you question other people's assumptions.