Belk On Business

Handling Disagreements – Belk on Business – Episode 195 We put processes to many things in our lives from making meals, doing laundry, scheduling, workflows in our business, product or service development. Etc. and having a process for handling disagreements can be a process as well. Unlike many areas we do put a process, handling disagreements can be hyper-emotional as we tend to stray from foundational principles or even those “core values” we ascribe to. Those values can become aspirational and any time a core value is aspirational, our ability to be inspirational, or to make an impact, diminishes. Determine beforehand if the conversation falls in my purview and is there any merit in having the conversation. Points to consider when handling disagreements: 1) Ask yourself: “Am I willing to sacrifice a relationship over being right?” What is preeminent, the relationship or my ego? Address the problem, the policy, the process without attacking the person. 2) Allow for a space of grace both for you and