The key is to see others as equals, not adversaries from "summary" of The Anatomy of Peace, Fourth Edition by The Arbinger Institute
To see others as equals, not adversaries, is to view them as human beings with their own hopes, fears, and desires. It is to recognize that they, like us, are doing the best they can with the resources they have. When we see others as equals, we are able to empathize with them, to understand their perspective, and to work together towards a common goal. When we see others as adversaries, on the other hand, we view them as obstacles to our own success. We see them as threats to our well-being, and we approach them with a defensive or hostil...
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