NDNA: July 2024 Freeform

We all come across those kinds of entitled people: the ones who not only refuse to listen to advice, but actively tell you that they don't pay you for your opinion or advice. All they want it for you to "do your job." (As if our job didn't include giving advice!) And it universally sucks.
Today's special: the difference in approach between partnering and puppeting, the possible consequences of puppeting, and why I much prefer to work as a partner with my customers. (Hint: It benefits EVERYBODY.)