Embracing Conversations
Acknowledging others' perspectives is crucial in fostering productive dialogue. It's essential to avoid belittling questions and instead create a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable to engage. By layering insights and building on ideas, conversations can become richer and more inclusive, much like the improv technique of "yes and."In this clip
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Negotiate Anything
Practical Tools to Handle Your Toughest Difficult Conversations with Din Jenkins
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What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor, and the clip Mastery vs. Adaptability? I'm frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed—during a discussion with a manager who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations. Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently. I'm going to change how I've been acting. It's not obvious that I'm just an intern, as everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taking criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor, and the clip Mastery vs. Adaptability? I'm also frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed. Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently, but overall, I have a weird relationship or connection with one manager at work. I'm going to change how I've been acting. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. She rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations without letting me continue. It's very different from everyone else there. While it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taking criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in the episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor? Also, how can I adjust my attitude toward a manager who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations, as mentioned in the clip Mastery vs. Adaptability? I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?