1. The benefit of hearing someone else’s perspective allows us to grow
2. Keep an open mind
3. Listening to different perspectives allows us to create options and choices to move forward
4. Leaders listen
5. Things to say to avoid being combative: Be aware of your triggers. Pause before speaking. Eye contact. “I hear you saying this- is that what you mean?” “I hear you saying this _______ but could we also consider this?
6. One thing we can do to enter a conversation with an open mindset: I am coming in love and I am willing to see the other person through a lens of love too. If you want to have more productive, non confrontational conversations with friends, family members, your kids, make sure to contact family therapist @joyacaso on IG or email hello@joyacaso.com
