"I know you are right – because I can feel the strength of your conviction – but currently I don’t have all the logic in my head that enables me to agree with you. Please help me find that logic."

This was said to a colleague as we disagreed about something. We’d been speaking for some time and she was getting more and more frustrated that I wasn’t agreeing with her.

I have to say I really did believe she was right because she wasn’t someone known to get so vocal unless she was sure about something. However saying these words certainly changed the tone of conversation and enabled us both to find different ways of explaining our positions. It wasn’t long before we understood each other.

Next time you’re in disagreement remember to change what you’re doing to ensure all parties understand the logic in the situation.

Alison

Alison Smith
Helping purchasing relationships find the logic
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