The Game Changers
I hope you’ve had a chance to catch some of the incredible games during this March (now April) Madness season. As we head toward the Final Four, I want to share a few game changers in how we interact with others.
The truth is, we don’t control how others show up—but we do control how we respond. And often, it’s our response that sets the tone for the conversation, not their behavior.
When someone comes across as defensive, distant, or guarded, it’s easy to take it personally, to feel slighted, or to match their negative energy. But what if, instead, we saw that moment as an opportunity to change the game?
Instead of putting up our own walls, what if we tried something different?
Consider these game-changing shifts:
From taking offense to offering grace. Give others the benefit of the doubt—even when they may not seem to deserve it.
From engaging with frustration to leading with encouragement. Look for the good and call it out, even when it’s not obvious.
From making assumptions to getting curious. Say, “Help me understand what’s going on,” instead of deciding you already know.
When we choose to change how we engage and communicate, we’ll see our conversations and relationships grow stronger. These game-changing shifts will make a difference.
Larry
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