“You know what? After listening to you, I’ve changed my mind. I think your idea / approach / logic / suggestion is better. Let’s go with that!”
When someone realises there is a better idea on the table, they often concede by not advocating as strongly for their point of view.
But part of working on hard things with talented people is being wrong. A lot! In fact, if we’re not getting some things wrong, we’re probably not being bold enough.
I’m trying to make a habit of publicly changing my mind. It contributes to a culture of openness, exploration, and positivity in a team. There’s very little lost when admitting our idea wasn’t the best, and a lot the broader team can gain.