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Shift your focus from blame to contribution from "summary" of Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone,Bruce Patton,Sheila Heen
When faced with a difficult conversation, it is common for individuals to get caught up in assigning blame. However, this focus on blame often leads to defensiveness, arguments, and an inability to move forward. Instead of fixating on blame, it is more productive to shift your focus to contribution. By doing so, you can change the tone of the conversation and create an environment that is more conducive to understanding and resolution. When you shift your focus to contribution, you are essentially taking ownership of the situation and looking for ways in which you can positively impact the outcome. This shift in mindset allows you to move away from a defensive stance and towards a more collaborative and solution-oriented approach. Rather than pointing fingers and assigning fault, you...
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