Radical Alignment: How to Have Game-Changing Conversations That Will Transform Your Business and Your Life

by Alexandra Jamieson

The steps involve simply asking yourself to clarify your own intentions (Why are you having this conversation? What do you want to get out of it?), concerns (What issues are you likely to get stuck on? What objections might the other person raise that you can think through in advance? Are there any behaviors to watch out for and plan for?), boundaries (Are there ways of behaving and reacting that you want to avoid this time? If you feel confused or uncertain about something, will you state your desire to have more time to decide? How do you want to engage with the other people or person to protect yourself? Do you need to get an answer to something this time?), and dreams (If this interaction goes perfectly for you, what will happen? What will you get out of it? How will your relationship be after this meeting?).