Pride and Prejudice Purified
Keep this idea in mind for the rest of the day:
Each time you interact with someone, mentally frame the interaction with the assumption that you don't have all the information about this person or this circumstance. Ask questions. Listen. When you find yourself drawing conclusions, search for proof of the opposite (called "contrary evidence.").
For instance, if you are drawing the conclusion that this person is not a team player, ask them for an example of when they showed exceptional teamwork.
Another example: Is there someone you just can't stand in your department? Look for those things you like, admire, have in common. Try to find any common ground.
All you have to lose is your bias!
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Friday, February 5, 2010
#34 of The 101 Ways to Love Your Job
Stephanie Goddard is considered a subject matter expert in workplace communications and specializes in leadership and interpersonal skills training and work stress coaching.
Stephanie's first book '101 Ways to Have a Great Day at Work' has been an Amazon 'business-bestseller'; a SHRM bestseller; and has been translated into 15 languages. "101 Ways to Love Your Job" is her second book with Sourcebooks Publishing.
"Whatever You Are, Be A Good One: A Guide to Workplace Effectiveness," is her latest work (also on Amazon in Kindle and paperback).
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