Knowing your audience is an essential part of success for a public speaker. It can also be effective when you have one of those difficult internal conversations with someone higher up the ladder than you. Dr. Joel Rothaizer’s advice in this article will make that interaction easier and the outcome more productive.
Source: Forbes, April 20, 2021. Link. Taking the perspectives of others, putting ourselves “in their shoes” with curiosity and kindness, is one of the most effective ways to build our overall capacity and defuse a charged interaction.
INSIGHTS: In the simplest of terms, it is called, “aligning.” Connecting with them first before asking them to connect with you.