So. Connection…uh connects.
Last week, I talked about the importance of “Connection” in our lives. We know it’s true and important and all that…but we struggle with connecting effectively with people.
And the #1 culprit in that?
We make everything about us. “I just wanna say…” and “I think…” and “I feel…” These days, firehosing your opinion is all the rage. We even have dedicated platforms where we stand on our soapbox and tell the world what we’re thinking.
Yes. I see the irony.
Over the past year, I’ve read 20 or so books on relationships and connection (check out “Us” by Terrance Real). Nearly all of them say some version of the same message, a message that will help you connect better at work and at home.
“Replace being right with being connected.”
Holy crumb, we lovelovelove being right. There is nothing like the rush of putting that Facebook troll In. Their. Place. Or winning that argument with our spouse. Or have a rejected idea take flight.
But.
Being “right” doesn’t help our friendships, colleagueships or relationships. Correcting someone on their grammar (guilty!) doesn’t make the other side think, “Oh wow. I’m so glad I have that fact. My life is immeasurably better.” It makes them think, “You’re a jerk. You know full well what I mean.”
Want to make your day better? Let go of being right and comparison and judgment. Instead, live in service of the connection. It makes one heck of a difference to life.
#SpeakUpGetResults #connection #conversationsthatmatter #presentationskills
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