Be a Leader
How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment
1. **Begin with praise and honest appreciation**: Start with positive feedback before addressing issues.
2. **Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly**: Use subtle hints rather than direct criticism.
3. **Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person**: It makes the criticism easier to accept.
4. **Ask questions instead of giving direct orders**: This encourages cooperation.
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How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie is a seminal book on interpersonal relationships and effective communication. Here are the key ideas in brief
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How to Change People Without Giving Offence or Arousing Resentment
- Begin with praise and honest appreciation.
- Call attention to people’s mistakes indirectly.
- Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.
- Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.
Change People Without Offense
- Give praise and honest appreciation.
- Call attention to people’s mistakes indirectly.
- Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.
- Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.
- Praise the slightest improvement.
Nine Ways to Change People Without Giving Offence or Arousing Resentment
Rule 1: Begin with praise and honest appreciation.
Rule 2: Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly.
Rule 3: Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.
Rule 4: Ask questions instead ...
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