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Excerpt from “Diary of a CEO” by Steve Bartlett Law #3: You must never disagree. Healthy conflict strengthens a relationship because those involved are working against a problem. Unhealthy conflict weakens relationships because those involved are working against each other. It does not mean that you have to agree with everything everyone says. But you will never change someone’s mind by arguing with them. In fact, it will often galvanize their thoughts as they work hard to defend themselves. If you find yourself in many arguments, consider reflecting on this thought. His point is that to be an effective communicator, manager, parent, or leader, you must be open to listening first. Then, reply so that the other person feels heard. Key Point: Never start a response with “I disagree” or “You’re wrong.” After that, everything you say will fall on closed ears and a closed mind. In addition, you have created an adversary that may work against you. #teamwork #DiaryofaCEO #listen #understand #communicate

Writer and scholar C.S. Lewis describes why small choices matter: "Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That is why the little decisions you and I make every day are of such infinite importance. The smallest good act today is the capture of a strategic point from which, a few months later, you may be able to go on to victories you never dreamed of. An apparently trivial indulgence in lust or anger today is the loss of a ridge or railway line or bridgehead from which the enemy may launch an attack otherwise impossible." Lasting success evolves slowly, step by step, inch by Inch. It ends up being the little things we do, day after day, that determine the conditions of our lives. Have Faith. Persevere. #SmallChoices #faith #perserverance #CSLewis #motivation #inspiration #decisions #choices