Overcome Resistance Through Listening

Resistance is common, whether at home or work. You propose an idea and someone pushes back. It’s a good idea, even in their best self-interest and yet they resist. It’s easy to get frustrated and end up entangled in a power struggle that demoralizes everyone and harms the relationship. So, what do you do?

Here’s an example from a work setting, although the principle applies just as well in our personal relationships. See what you can learn about how this supervisor overcomes resistance.

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