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Seeking the Overview Effect
When we talk about decency and the economics of business, we are talking about the same thing. I am saying that we, you and I, we all want peace, we all want decency.
How Ending Part of a Relationship Made it Better
My partner and I broke up so we could grow closer together. And as the romantic partnership fell away, so did judgments of who we thought the other person should be…
Who Are Your People?
Who is there for you for the good news, the bad news, the silly news, all without judgment? The person who loves you completely no matter what…
Lessons through the wall
Being a human co-existing with another for any period of time can make it that much more interesting. Have you been with someone long enough to have an epic “fight story” you can tell your friends over wine?
Gratitude for Straight Talk
Here are some recommended guidelines on how to speak straight respectfully:
Create some ground rules: No accusations, no name-calling, no bad language … etc.
2. Seek to understand before being understood.
3. Be factual. Resist interpretations and hyperbole in order to bolster your case.
4. Give up being “right”, as in a righteous attitude.
5. Take breaks when it gets too hot. (You could use a walk after all that turkey anyway.)
6. Don’t take anything personally and don’t make assumptions. (Agreements 2 & 3: Don Miguel Ruiz)
7. Set up the environment. (Adults only, alcohol-free, remove sharp utensils … etc.)
8. Know your audience.
9. No ganging up on minority opinions.
10. Listen.
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