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Share your perspective honestly and respectfully from "summary" of Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition by Kerry Patterson,Joseph Grenny,Ron McMillan,Al Switzler
When engaged in crucial conversations, it is essential to share your perspective honestly and respectfully. This means expressing your thoughts, feelings, and opinions in a way that is true to yourself while also being considerate of others. Honesty involves being authentic and transparent in your communication, not holding back or sugarcoating your message. Respectfulness, on the other hand, requires acknowledging and valuing the perspectives of others, even if they differ from your own. To communicate honestly, start by being clear and specific about your viewpoint. Use "I" statements to take ownership of your thoughts and feelings, rather than blaming or accusing others. For example, instead of saying, "You always make me feel ignored," you could say, "I feel ignored when you check your phone while we're talking...
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