Actively listen to others...

Discussing anything with others is the best way to fully understand it from a variety of viewpoints.

 

·      Everyone sees things from their own unique perspective.

·      Listening to others is the best way balance your own viewpoint.

 

I’m not sure where and when the value of open discussions gave way to dogmatic polarization in our society. Fortunately, that kind of behavior isn’t allowed in the workplace. Where people are encouraged to think outside the box and open discussion is encouraged. Two heads are better than one, especially when both are allowed to speak and each listen to the other.  Good leaders support this and must actively supervise their peeps to make sure it happens. Even disagreements are allowed if there’s a process to amicably resolve them. Because it’s about doing what’s right, not being right. Where the concept of the greater good makes good business sense. Make sure you participate in, encourage, and support the open exchange of ideas, perspectives, experiences, and viewpoints. Thank everyone for participating in that. And continually point to the results that produces. Keep the dialogue going to promote a balance of viewpoints today.

 

Christine A. Varney (born 1955): American antitrust attorney who served as the U.S. assistant attorney general of the Antitrust Division and as a Federal Trade commissioner.