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Trying on Both…And!

Posted by Suzi Snyder on Feb 28, 2011 in Self-Care | 0 comments

The other day I was presenting to a group of business people and suggested that one way they could reduce the amount of energy they expend is to use “both and” rather than “either or” when working with others. It’s especially handy when trying to reach decisions as part of a team or partnership. By saying “both and” you recognize the value of the idea of another and make space for it to be considered. This reduces energy in that you’re being inclusive rather than exclusive and paves the way for people to feel valued and accepted. The first time I came across this concept was about 15 years ago when I was working on leadership with...