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Compromise

Compromise

Here’s how to have win-win discussions:

Keep things respectful. You might be making a straightforward request for time off, or you might be grappling with a big-picture issue on which you and your teammate can’t see eye to eye. 

No matter how simple or complex the conversation, you’ll derail it the moment you disrespect the other person. The perceived disrespect will take precedence over the topic at hand, whether they show it or not.

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adriananghel

Full time dad and IT enthusiast for the rest.

Talking tough discussions at work need to be talked with some principles in mind. :)

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