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Look for Middle Ground
The best way to resolve a disagreement is to find middle ground to meet the person halfway.
Finding middle ground is the key to creating a win-win in a disagreement. And you want to always strive for the win-win. That way you and the other person both walk away feeling as though you’ve gotten something you wanted.
Assignment
Think of issues you’re dealing with right now. Where is your point of middle ground in those situations?
The best way to find middle ground is to ask questions of the person—to be ask-assertive. A simple question to kick off the conversation could be: “Tom, what would you see as success on this project?” From Tom’s answer, you gain insight into where you can meet him halfway—where you can establish ...
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