article_snippet: There's nothing more destructive than a knee-jerk reaction, whether it’s a trifling disagreement that escalates into a row or a mouthful of cake that becomes a whole slice, decisions made on the hoof can cause us unnecessary anguish.
article_snippet: But, of course, We actions have exactly the converse effect.
article_snippet: Or We say things We think will impress someone, but instead prompt rejection.
article_snippet: n’t want to do, such as speaking instead of listening, or playing politics instead of rising above them.
article_snippet: THE POWER OF BEING SILENT .
article_snippet: It’s amazing how effective this is.
article_snippet: The next time that you feel insecure about a task or project and are about to reach out for feedback and approval, ask yourself what you think first.
article_snippet: Contrary to our natural urge to defend our and excuse our mistakes, taking the blame is the power move — strengthening your position, not weakening the blame.
article_snippet: You should share this with someone else because saying this out loud creates a deeper level of commitment and accountability (picture posed by model)
article_snippet: Saying it out loud and having another person hear you creates a deeper level of commitment and accountability.