Reflections - Better shut up and wait! Disagreements are a natural part of working together, and the different points of view are crucial for creativity and problem solving processes. However, the friction caused when there are different opinions can cause unnecessary pain and loss of precious time and energy. Sometimes the best way to convince someone to your point of view, while maintaining open lines of communication, the mere silence and start plastering. Benjamin Franklin learned that plaster spread on the fields would grow things. He told his neighbors, but did not believe him, arguing that the cast would not help at all to the growth of grass or wheat. After a while, who had already forgotten about it, went to the field early in the following spring and planted wheat. Near the road, where neighbors passed, drew some letters with his finger and put plaster on them. After one or two weeks, the seeds sprouted. His neighbors, going over there, they were shocked when they saw it. Of a brighter green than the rest of the field, erupted Franklin strewn message in large letters: This is plaster cast. A Benjamin Franklin and did not need to discuss with their neighbors about the benefits of the cast! The answer to some disagreements may be in stop talking and try various solutions together, measure them and compare them with the rules, and then summarize the selection process. Meanwhile, tempers cooled, objectivity turns and new options may arise. The best way for someone to grab you by the throat is to keep your mouth shut. Anonymous. proverbs 15:23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due time, How good is it!
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:15:28 +0000
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