Every group has one. The person who questions, pokes holes, or voices concern when everyone else is nodding. While they can feel draining, they often see risks others miss.
Dismiss them, and you lose insight.
Engage them, and you gain strategy.
Action Step: The next time someone raises a concern, ask: What are you protecting us from?
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