Shift to a Learning Stance
- Approach the conversation with curiosity and a desire to understand the other person’s perspective.
- Avoid assuming you have all the facts or that your interpretation is the only correct one.
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Seek to understand first
Stepping into the other person’s perspective is not about dismissing your feelings or compromising your values and principles.
It helps you to communicate in a language the other person will understand.
Ways To Approach A Coversation
We go into conversations assuming there will be a disagreement, but if we shift our assumptions, we will experience a much better interaction:
- Assume goodwill from your partner in each interaction.
- Approach interactions with understanding and a desire to learn from the othe...
Tips To Improve Your Listening Skills
- Be fully present. Avoid distractions and multitasking, focusing exclusively on the other person.
- Ask a question to better understand and help the conversation go deeper.
- Question more. Good questions make for great conversation. The more you listen, the m...
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