I worked for many years as a Project Manager where my approach to get the job done on time/in budget was "my way or the highway". It worked well until the wrap up of one project where I was presented with a button that said "It's not whether you win or lose, it's whether I win!" Made me realize that sometimes you have to listen and respect the other persons ideas. You may not like them or adopt them, but you owe them the chance to voice their opinions. And if you don't like them, let them down gently, don't slam the idea and give a reason or an alternative.

As Phil put it
If we lack tolerance and understanding of our kilted brothers we are nothing
Brian