Shifting Perspectives
The key to fostering meaningful change lies in transforming from a critic to an ally. By approaching someone with genuine care and support, defenses are lowered, allowing for open dialogue. It's crucial to maintain this supportive stance throughout the conversation, as slipping back into criticism can derail progress. Ultimately, change can only happen when the individual recognizes a need for it themselves.In this clip
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How should I approach my relationship with one manager at work who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations? 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. She has a different approach, and 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 changing my approach help her loosen her resistance too?
Additionally, how should I approach my relationship with a manager at work who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations? 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. She has a different approach, and 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 changing my approach help her loosen her resistance too?
How should I approach changing my attitude towards a manager with whom I have a weird relationship, especially if everyone else loves me and I love them? Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?