Meeting new people is a feeling-out process. Those we meet for the first time typically witness a filtered, and small, sample of what we’re all about. We never want to appear too drastic in the portrayal of our image when we first meet somebody. You wouldn’t want to scare anyone away with your more extreme … Read more
Some people are very protective of what they are good at. They may feel threatened by others who want to learn from them or challenge them. They may act defensive, secretive, or not willing to share their secrets. They may see their skills as a child they need to protect or a way to keep their competitive feelings down. How can you handle such people in a constructive and respectful way? In this article, you will find some strategies for dealing with defensiveness and fostering a more collaborative and open environment. You will learn how to communicate effectively, empathize with their perspective, and encourage them to share their advantage with others.
Imagine you are in a heated debate with someone who has a different opinion than you. You want to convince them that your point of view is more valid, but they seem to resist every argument you make. How can you break through their defenses and make them agree with you? The answer may lie in finding a common goal that both of you share.
In this article, you will learn how to use the power of agreeing with their goals to sway people to your side. You will discover how to identify and establish a mutual goal, and how to link your arguments back to that goal. By doing so, you will create a sense of alignment and cooperation, and increase the chances of winning the argument. This is a proven technique that can help you in any situation where you need to persuade someone, whether it is in business, politics, or personal life. Read on and find out how to master the art of making people agree with you.
This article aims to express the importance of viewing today’s happenings with the perspective that time away from them provides. In hopefully helping you attain an even perspective on today’s hardships, this information may also help you manage others in stressful times. A difficult, lengthy wooded trail becomes less intimidating once you’ve hiked it through. … Read more
This article offers a comprehensive guide on how to challenge opinions and introduce nuance to popular ideas that one may disagree with. By studying the landscape and identifying the silent majority, readers will learn how to develop a more iterative approach to bolster their thinking.
The article emphasizes the importance of utilizing those who are part of the silent majority wisely and how granularity can be a powerful tool to achieve nuanced thinking. Finally, readers will discover how aligning themselves with groups or labels can help them find common ground with others and get everyone on the same page.
This article is a warning to oppressors of any kind; victims of your oppression are sensitive to empathy, and will (strongly) bond over it. The tale of giving when one’s got nothing left to give is universally poignant. It preaches hope to the hopeless by containing an important lesson about love. The lesson contained defines … Read more