“Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
-James Baldwin
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
Leaders:
How much must you compromise in order to be part of a successful team?
Think about that seriously for a moment...
compromise | noun an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
I am confident we can agree that change is needed. If you ask ten people how to get there you will certainly get at least ten different answers.
Really strong leaders know the value of compromise. In an article in Forbes magazine, the author expresses the need for leadership that encourages the development of fresh initiatives to tackle the issues and to embrace the best of them, regardless of where they originate.
Leaders, how can we compromise effectively without sabotaging our image or getting the raw end of the deal?
Is this something you've thought about...?
7 Steps to Compromising Effectively as a Business Leader: (entrepreneur.com)
1. Truly listen to the other side: Before you can find out where the “middle ground” is, you need to know where the opposing side is. What is it that the other party wants and why? What points of disagreement does that party have with your side, and what makes him or her feel that way?
2. Understand how important the issue is to you: Figure out how important this issue is to you. This should help you decide how much time and effort to invest in the decision.
3. Learn the consequences of a broken deal: What happens if the deal falls through entirely, or you end up compromising by siding with your opponent? it may be worth your while to avoid the compromise process altogether and take the small hit. Or, you may gain information that helps you learn how far you can extend yourself before a deal is no longer worth recovering.
4. Come up with alternatives: start thinking of alternative solutions and offers, even if they sound ridiculous at first. You may arrive at a middle point that both of you find beneficial.
5. Prepare to make sacrifices, and draw a mental line: How far you can bend without breaking? Draw that mental line in your head. Having this firm line will give you a good reference point when it comes to actual negotiations.
6. Gradually shift closer to the middle (and know when to walk): When you start discussing a possible compromise, start as close to “your” side as possible then gradually walk closer to the “middle” ground, tossing in alternatives as necessary to make each side more appealing to the other. Bear in mind your “walk” point -- the point at which you’re unwilling to negotiate further.
7. Remain professional, no matter what the results: Keep your "poker face" on. These are people you may need to negotiate with in the future; so preserving your image of confident professionalism will help you secure more favorable results in deals to come.
Another way to approach all situations is to ask yourself:
At the end of your life looking back at this moment, what will you care about? What will matter, what will you wish you had done...
It starts with YOU...
What are you willing to do..?
Don’t miss your opportunity! Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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