Four Words to Resolve Conflicts
Jeff Mowatt
Customer Service & Sales Speaker | Customer Service & Sales Trainer | Award-winning business speaker | Business Communication Strategist
In a perfect world, we’d never disagree with customers, co-workers, or family members. In reality, no matter how much we want to live in harmony, there will be differences of opinion. Our challenge is how do we address conflicts without making the situation worse?
The good news is one simple four-word phrase can help?you to gain agreement. Here it is: “Help me to?understand…” Agreements don’t happen when we defend a position. True harmony comes from people feeling like they’ve been listened to. By saying, help me to understand…you’re indicating your willingness to consider their feelings and actions. That goes a long way to helping them become more receptive to yours.
Real Estate Specialist
1 年Thanks Jeff. More great words of wisdom.
SRES? at Royal LePage West Real Estate Services
1 年I will certainly use this Jeff
Passionate about people
1 年Simple words to ask- “Help me understand…”focuses in on the issues-diffuses the situation and creates a coachable moment. A strategy to use not only with customers-but for anyone you might be in conflict with. Great take away Jeff Mowatt!