IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK
I recently wrote about the Difficult Conversation. You know the conversation you are avoiding. Think of all of the energy that is expended thinking about that situation or that person. I recently had a conversation with one of my coaching clients. I had been encouraging him for months to have a conversation with a close friend who also happened to be his business partner. For approximately six months he complained about a behavior of his partner’s that offended him.
He had a million reasons not to say anything as the complany was doing better than ever and he didn’t want to rock the boat. But the truth was that he always found a reason to avoid having that conversation. Instead he worked harder and isolated himself. Finally I got him to make a commitment to have that conversation. We talked a few days ago and he told me that they finally had the conversation. He couldn’t believe how easy it was. His partner was unaware of how his conduct offended him and apologized.
So often the other party is unaware of his conduct and how it impacts others. In the next few days make a mental list of some people you need to talk to. Talk to them!!!!
Journey On
MARK
JOURNEY ON is a blog dedicated to personal and professional development. Mark Susnow, an executive and life coach inspires others to experience more fulfillment and success in their life. A former trial attorney for 30 years and musician, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. His articles reflect this journey in an inspirational and motivational way.http://www.inspirepossibility.com