When you're in an environment that requires consensus building, you are forced to be able to see all sides.

When you're just working with agents, they do whatever you say, so you can be more opinionated.

When you're worried about the emotions of your collaborators you'll be less direct and clear.

But also, when you're worried about the emotions of your collaborators you'll be more curious and better able to discover and absorb disconfirming evidence.