tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8563166645221745880.post4816565829083163075..comments2023-08-21T05:54:52.081-04:00Comments on Raise it Up: #BlogElul 13: Breaking through my excusesRabbi Rachel Gurevitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774676663563296493noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8563166645221745880.post-36146897524017923332012-09-01T03:09:54.463-04:002012-09-01T03:09:54.463-04:00I learned a useful approach to difficult conversat...I learned a useful approach to difficult conversations. Sometimes the perceived difficulty is based on your belief about their belief about you eg regarding your objective or attitude or honesty. And this colours your conversation with them.<br />I was advised to think of a question such that if I knew the answer, the conversation would become easier. And then find a way to ask that question. Sometimes it's found that the impression that created the obstacle is false, sometimes discussing it creates a new and better rapport. Either way, the air is cleared.Sid Wrightnoreply@blogger.com