“That’s ridiculous. I tell you what… If I’m ever presenting to a group of 5th graders, I’ll call you.” This was the response he gave me when I suggested a different approach for his new sales opportunity. As you can imagine, his response did wonders for developing our relationship. Just in case you think I’m …
I can’t stand Dan!
Challenging people will come in many different types and with many different problems. One of the traps you must avoid is getting hooked. Learn to embrace your challenging experiences with people. Since it is always best to remain focused on solving the issue, the following tips can be implemented when dealing as you work to defuse the Dan in your life.
Balancing Power in Relationships
It only takes a matter of seconds to discern someone’s status. At work, it’s easy to pick out the VP in a room full of people by how others treat her: making room for her to walk by, greeting her enthusiastically, and allowing her to initiate conversations. Learn how to get more relational power in relationships and a few simple principles you can apply.