Morning Motivator – Leading Through Disagreement

"Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress."
- Mahatma Gandhi

The Government's Health Care Reform plan has become a very HOT discussion in the past months. Some are for, some against. RARELY are those that are in DISAGREEMENT concerned about the SAME issue. What does that mean?

Often this means that two "OPPOSING" sides are waging wars against one another on unrelated issues. Sound like a business DISAGREEMENT you have ever been in?

Here is an example of how I see it:

Democrats are seeking for UNIVERSAL health care to help the people of this nation that struggle financially to make "ends meet." They BELIEVE they have a human right to health care and basic services.

Republicans are seeking FISCAL responsibility. They want programs and solutions that are a WISE use of limited financial resources. They seek to help the majority of people without utilizing resources that allow for GROWTH.

At no point does either side DISAGREE with the "position" of the other… just HOW to get there. What an OPPORTUNITY!!!

2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
The BEAUTY of disagreement… it creates a great amount of OPPORTUNITY.

As LEADERS, we have the ability to bridge the gap between opposing sides that are "opposing" on unrelated measures within a single issue.

The people that are able (and willing) to take on the role of the MEDIATOR between these parties carry great POWER and RESPONSIBILITY. You must be WILLING to eliminate emotional ties and base judgment solely on FACTS. IDENTIFY the end goals and negotiate COMPROMISES.

Once you are able to understand and manage this process… you will possess LIMITLESS value to all parties! Don't be AFRAID to lead others to rational thought and responsible decisions…

Cheers,
Zach

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