A Proverb a Day... #@15

The main theme of Proverbs 15 is well-stated in verse 22: 

Without counsel plans fail,
    but with many advisers they succeed.

There are a number of verses in this chapter about how we seek and respond to correction and instruction.  Often, when we have made up our mind on a decision, if someone else offers different counsel we can become angry and defensive (See verse 18)  We can help protect ourselves (and those around us) from this by developing a practice of seeking input from others in the first place.  We need to make sure that pride has not convinced us that the people around us have nothing to offer.  We must view those around us as gifts of God - especially fellow believers who have His wisdom and Spirit.  Verse 31 summarizes it well: He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

Questions: When I have an important decision to make - especially for the group - who do I ask for input? Do I ask? Could I avoid times of anger and frustration by asking for input first?