When We AGREE To DISAGREE
HOW many times have we been at loggerheads with another person, be it your partner/spouse, your work colleague, your family relative, your close friends, your business associates or anyone else for that matter? Surely you CAN'T count those number of times When We AGREE To DISAGREE [with another one]📙📘📗
If we remember those times in the workplace when we sat with a co-worker unwilling to compromise over a divisive issue, do we agree that it was NOT just exasperating BUT it often results in utter UNPRODUCTIVITY, which is the very last thing anyone wants in a meeting. And when we face that kind of person stuck within his own paradigm, it will be difficult, if NOT impossible' to make him "TALKABLE"✅✅✅
Now for the realities. Obviously, when there are 'UNTALKABLE" persons, there will always be "TALKABLE" ones. And "TALKABLE" ones firmly maintain and articulate their opinions BUT are open to creating new solutions they haven't considered before. A big part of that puzzle is becoming "TALKABLE" and learning to communicate across a divisive issue❌❌❌So what's our takeaways here? First off, STATE YOUR POSITION and that should be articulated in plain and simple terms because it becomes the foundational content of the situation at hand, and every conversation should start with your STATED POSITION as it sets the stage for meaningful discussions📌📌📌 Now for the tough act. UNCOVER EACH PARTY'S PURPOSE. Navigating this step can be challenging as individuals often firmly believe in the absolute TRUTH of their OWN narratives. So, do we want to be HEARD? OR do we want to be EFFECTIVE? Do I want to create a bridge OR widen the DIVIDE? These are the valid considerations if ever there is a potential AGREE to DISAGREE crossroads💎💎💎
