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Assume best intent.

The benefit of the doubt is free to give, and a treasure to receive.
Mistakes are opportunities!

This post highlights the positive aspects of mistakes, emphasizing their role in personal growth and learning. It advocates for reframing mistakes as opportunities, particularly in disciplines like Positive Discipline, Lean management, and innovation. By encouraging curiosity and embracing mistakes, individuals are empowered to learn, grow, and seize opportunities for improvement.
Pause.

Learn about the significance of pausing to reflect and act purposefully. It includes insights from various sources on the benefits of taking a moment to observe intentions and make conscious choices. The practice is emphasized as a way to navigate challenges, engage higher thought processes, and improve decision-making in different contexts.
Listen.

Communication problems often stem from the illusion of understanding. To be a good listener, we must be mentally and emotionally present. Active listening involves showing interest, adopting the speaker’s perspective, and clarifying their thoughts and feelings. Reflective listening goes deeper, reflecting content, feelings, meaning, and summarizing. Mindful listening requires being present, cultivating empathy, and managing…
Ask why.

… and then keep asking. 🙂 “Ask why five times about every matter.” – Taiichi Ohno How many times have you solved a problem only to have it rear its head again, possibly with only slightly different details? Isn’t it nice when you solve a problem and it stays solved? There’s a technique for root…
Be present.

“The moment is not found by seeking it, but by ceasing to escape from it.” – James Pierce I was helping my son do homework the other day. He has a number of challenges to such an endeavor, and it’s often helpful for someone to sit with him while he works. Partly to be available…