If you are involved in an argument or dispute, remember that nothing fuels conflict like loss of face. As a rule of thumb, therefore, work to protect the dignity of the other person, as well as looking after your own interests.
Saying you respect the other person is not enough, you have to demonstrate it. To demonstrate it you have to believe it, then perhaps they’ll be convinced of your sincerity.
We are naturally inclined to take up positions. Maybe it’s a bit extreme to say we are natural extremists, but being wholly for or against something, in a complex and shifting world, also seems extreme.
Continue readingDifference is important, sometimes. But it can lead us to overlook shared interests, common goals and loads of things that psudo-science calls ‘stuff’.
Have fun with your language this weekend. Let me know how it goes.
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Christmas should be fun, but it’s easy to get swept up in ‘Xmas traction’, and lose sight of the things you value most about it. If you celebrate Christmas, here’s how to keep it in perspective, so you don’t lose track!
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