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See Both Sides
There are indeed two sides—or more—to every issue or argument. And people will trust and respect you if you show them you can see the different dimensions of a situation, and not just the one you prefer.
By actively seeing both sides, you show people you are fair, thoughtful, and respectful—all traits that make up the people we usually admire the most.
It’s easy to align ourselves to the familiar, or to argue against the unfamiliar. But the person who can stretch beyond what she knows or feels comfortable with, and seek to understand a different view or experience, is truly the gifted among us.
Assignment
Consider a coworker or family member with whom you are at odds. Think about why you are at odds, and then think about the ...
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