In thoughtful disagreement, your goal is not to convince the other party that you are right—it is to find out which view is true and decide what to do about it. In thoughtful disagreement, both parties are motivated by the genuine fear of missing important perspectives. Exchanges in which you really see what the other person is seeing and they... See more
Ray Dalio • Principles: Life and Work
Without disagreement, people and teams don’t make progress. Learning that can be a life-changer for those frightened by debate.
Cultivate an environment of respectful disagreement.
Your longevity in business is determined by the amount of disagreement you can foster.
The highest functioning people and teams don't hide from disagreement—they encourage it. Respectful disagreement is an act of love that makes the whole greater than the sum of the parts.
When people feel safe to
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