This post continues the thought I introduced in my last post - stating opinions as facts. I have noticed that people often state their ideas in a factual way when they are actually only opinions or … [Read more...]
Conflict Resolution Mistakes: Stating Opinions As Facts
I must confess, this is a bit of a pet-peeve of mine. I am okay with people having an opinion. I am okay with people whose opinion differs from mine. I just get a little frustrated when they state and … [Read more...]
I Might Be Wrong
I have seen "problem" defined as "a situation that you want to change." Under this definition, if I don't want to change the situation, I don't have a problem. If, I want to change the … [Read more...]
What To Do When Everyone You Work With Is An Idiot
If everyone that you work with is an idiot, I have a suggestion for you: Check your attitude. Or, as I heard a speaker say one time, "Give your head a shake." In Winning with People, John … [Read more...]
Use Pre-defined Code Words to Clarify Communications
On Monday, I offered Three Tips for Heading Off Conflicts Before They Start. My third tip was to work to ensure open lines of communication. In situations where you work closely with people over a … [Read more...]
