Fatal Distraction

Don’t sit on the fence. If you have an opinion this is the time to voice it.  There are advantages and disadvantages to stating your position but it is your position. Stand up to it.  You may think that you save yourself some aggravation by just nodding at the status quo but, really, isn’t that a little disingenuous.  You are not trying to influence other people. You are just trying to express your true self.

Guard against overstating your case.  You can make it brief and to the point but don’t make it personal. It will sound like an attack.  You have more important things on your agenda than trying to convince any opposing parties.

This is a great time to focus on underlying issues.  Things are not what they appear to be. Take a deeper look at your own motivation and you will see that you are partly the cause of the reaction.  It is important to be diplomatic without lying.  I know this is a fine line for some but you must know the difference.

Organize your thoughts so that you are well prepared.  Something unexpected could come up.  You should be ready.  Spontaneity is well prepared.

 

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