Source: Unsplash by David Matos ‘Negotiation becomes more productive when each party acknowledges that the other may have legitimate concerns.’ – Malhotra. It is human nature to believe that the thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes we bring to any interaction are correct and true in their essence; we would not hold these ideas if we didContinue reading “TO FILL YOUR MIND, OPEN IT FIRST.”
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AVOID CRITICISM. GET THERE FIRST.
Source: Unsplash by @rstone_design ‘There is no better test of a man’s integrity than his behaviour when he is wrong.’ – Marvin Williams I once read that ‘No one kicks a dead dog.’ Bear with me; this means more than just the avoidance of animal cruelty. Recall the last few times you have been criticisedContinue reading “AVOID CRITICISM. GET THERE FIRST.”
A HARSH TRUTH. LISTEN CLOSELY.
Source: Unsplash by Alireza Attari The harsh truth is this: the person you’re talking to is not as interested in what you have to say as they are in what is currently occupying their mind. That is, a person would much rather speak at you than listen to you. Say you have a thrilling topicContinue reading “A HARSH TRUTH. LISTEN CLOSELY.”
POWER IS IN THE NAME
Source: Pexels by cottonbro ‘Names are the sweetest, most important sound in any language.’ – Dale Carnegie Everyone has a favourite word in the English Language. According to one survey, the top three favourite words of the general public are ‘Serendipity’, ‘Quidditch’, and ‘Love.’ While the simple, apparently nerdy, and heart-warming people that chose theseContinue reading “POWER IS IN THE NAME”