I have almost finished reading an amazing book, “The Courage Solution,” by Mindy Mackenzie. It is a powerful tool for business when it comes to telling the truth with your boss, your peers, and your team. Although I am no longer working a 9-5 job, I found that over 80% of the tools could be used in my everyday life. This blog is a paraphrase, not a copy of what’s in the book. The three ideas on how to disagree without being disagreeable are the main parts of the book that stood out for me, which are: Like, Concern, and Suggest. There have been many times in my life where I’ve felt the need to agree with someone in order to keep the peace. After reading this book, I have put to memory a new way to respond. I will explain to the person how or why I like their idea, but rather than outright disagreeing, I will state my concern for what they are saying, and lastly I will suggest a better way to get the end result of what they want. Hopefully this isn’t confusing, but I wanted to share this in a way that does not copy the author’s words, or give away my personal situations. Consider checking out the book for yourself, especially if you are currently working a 9-5 job. I can’t wait to finish and give it to my daughter.
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