(Compliments of http://www.actionvisioncoaching.com/)
Quote of the day:
“If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person's point of view and see things from that person's angle as well as from your own. -- Henry Ford
Consider:
A key to understanding others, and therefore treating them right, is to put yourself in their place. Try mentally projecting yourself into their circumstances.
For example, before you ask someone to do something that may seem simple and straightforward to you, first consider whether that person will feel the same. Or, if someone is out of sorts or isn’t being as productive as usual, think about what might be causing that person to act that way, perhaps they had a bad night’s sleep, or maybe there are difficulties at home. This is a much safer way to operate than assuming the next person sees and feels the same way you do about things.
As the saying goes, ‘walk a mile in another’s shoes’. If you’ll do this, you will be much more inclined to be understanding and supportive when any given situation calls for it. Then adjust your expectations or presentation accordingly; others will sense that you’ve anticipated their needs or concerns and that you’ve taken their limitations into account, and this will help you live and work together in better harmony. Empathy helps create unity of spirit, and that’s a wonderful thing!
Wishing you all the best,
Coach Dana
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