Leadership Podcast with Dylan McCabe | Leader Journey

"Never use a hammer to swat a fly off someone's head" - John Maxwell   John Maxwell gives tips on how to react in tough situations. This episode is adapted from John Maxwell's book Winning with People. Question: Would others say I overreact to small things in a relationship? Personal story on marriage - Just this morning...how we react to one another is the key! Four T's to remember:   Total Picture (ask questions and listen) DON'T JUMP IN! Timing: When to say or not say something is key Tone: How you say what you say makes all the difference "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger"(Proverbs) Temperature: Avoid raising the temperature in a conflict - the 30 second rule   Here's a few tips on how to use a velvet glove rather than a hammer:   Let the past stay in the past. No History majors please. Ask yourself: Is my reaction part of the problem? Remember that actions are remembered long after the words are forgotten (graduation commencement speech, wedding vow