In both personal
and professional relationships, the question of winning often comes up. As we navigate each day there is bound to be
conflict due to frustration, anxiety, or misunderstandings. We have to have an awareness of how each of
us deals with these issues, and what are the goals we are trying to reach. Are we trying to “Resolve the issue” or are
we “trying to be right” or win?
In the book, 7
habits of highly effective people, James Covey talks about the “Win-Win” principle. It describes how the best resolution is to
have both parties walk away feeling good and a sense of victory. This principle fosters more efficiency in a
work environment, more satisfaction within a relationship, and more personal
happiness. Mr. Covey emphatically argues
against the idea that you are considered a stronger individual if you always
engage in the win-lose relationship scenarios.
What kind of
relationships do you have? Do you
constantly feel like you have to defend your position? When the goal is to “win over” rather then to
“win with”, Dr. Jessica Higgins eloquently phrased the consequence: “It becomes
very difficult to maintain a respectful and considerate stance with one
another”.
As you navigate
your turbulent life journey, consider using the Win-Win strategy in order to
achieve the most happiness and satisfaction as possible.
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