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Identify your contribution to the difficulty from "summary" of Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone,Bruce Patton,Sheila Heen
When faced with a difficult conversation, it is crucial to take a step back and reflect on our own role in contributing to the problem at hand. This concept of identifying our contribution to the difficulty is essential in order to have a productive and meaningful conversation with the other party involved. By acknowledging our part in the situation, we can begin to understand how our actions, words, or behaviors may have impacted the other person and led to the conflict. It is easy to fall into the trap of blaming the other person entirely for the difficulty, but this type of mindset is unproductive and ultimately hinders any progress towards resolution. Instead, by recognizing and owning up to our own contribution, we can demonstrate accountability and a willingness to work towards a solution. This self-awareness i...
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