I like people who apologize
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I like people who apologize
Over time, the people we respect tend to be the ones who are able to argue for their own point of views … even if we happen to disagree with them.
Rohit Bhargava • Always Eat Left Handed: 15 Surprising Secrets For Killing It At Work And In Real Life
apologizer focuses on the impact on their actions and resists the urge to frame their message around their intentions,
Kat Vellos • We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships
Honesty is a communication hack because people so rarely hear it.
joshspector.com • 40 One-Sentence Communication Tips
That’s why a respectful disposition is an essential ingredient for a persuasive character. How to be respectful comes down to three elements: RESPECT OTHERS: Be reliable by doing what you say you will, no matter how small the commitment. RESPECT TIME: Remain present in conversation (and if you can’t, tell the audience why). RESPECT MISTAKES: Admit
... See moreJason Harris • The Soulful Art of Persuasion: The 11 Habits That Will Make Anyone a Master Influencer
How to say you’re sorry
David Heinemeier Hansson • Rework
better at saying no to? In the past, if someone asked me for something, I may have given them a, “Sounds good, man. I’ll check my schedule and we’ll figure something out.” The hope was that it would just go away, but the result was me being pestered for a meeting I didn’t want to take. I’d have to come up with new excuses as to why I was too busy.
... See moreTimothy Ferriss • Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
“I’m talking about that moment when you know you have to call one of your peers on something that matters, and you decide to let it go because you just don’t want to experience that feeling when . . .” She paused, and Martin finished the sentence for her: “ . . . when you have to tell someone to shut down their e-mail during meetings.”