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…each and every one of us is a whole set of different personalities, each with his own interests and way of doing things.
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The more you show interest in and learn about the other person, the better shot you have at meeting his or her needs and not misinterpreting them.
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People readily commit themselves to things they believe will further their interests.
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We live in a world that is much more interested in our weaknesses and deficiencies than in our strengths and gifts.
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By cutting to the heart of the issue, you keep people’s attention and interest.
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We all have a right to turn away from things to recharge and rest – it’s necessary.
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…there are three key relationship interests that commonly get snagged on the brambles of feedback: our need for appreciation, autonomy, and acceptance.
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Finding possibilities requires two things: attentive listening for the interests behind the feedback, and the ability to generate options that address those interests.
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When you’re at an impasse – when what a giver suggests is difficult for you or even unacceptable – ask about the underlying interests behind the suggestion.
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To solve the real problem, you have to understand the real interests… you have to dig behind the stated positions and identify which bucket the interests fall into.
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