Common ground is the fastest and most proven way to bring people together. Finding common ground creates new ways forward that makes it possible for people to work together to improve their team, organization, and culture. High-road leaders extend a hand of friendship. When others build walls, they look for a gate. They look for […]
Category: Managing Humans
Asking Rather Than Telling
Sometimes we see emails or text messages that read, “Please [do X].” It’s almost always a mistake to use this approach – we’re demanding someone do something rather than asking them to. Doing this is most problematic between peers, colleagues of equal rank. Adding please to your demand isn’t more polite or professional. It’s a […]