03.24.10

Health Care ~ Are You Persuaded (Yet?)

Posted in Humor~In The News, Humor~Inspirational at 12:19 pm by Dr. Trina Hess

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Pelosi think’s it’s a brilliant idea! Many people think it’s a horrendous idea! The Palestinians want their land back! Schools need more money! Taxes are too high! Municipalities need more money!
Everyone has their angle. They know what they need. And they are solidly on their side.
We make a mistake when we think that by talking louder and getting angrier, we can change people’s minds. Make them think rationally. Break through their denial and join our side. Then things will be easier.
We do this when we “add” humor, too. Much like “adding” women to studies conducted on men, this strategy doesn’t work. It doesn’t allow us to see the whole picture. We can’t see what’s really going on in the minds and intentions of our adversaries (or those we want to persuade).
But when we really see their needs, intentions, problems, and concerns–then we can start speaking their language. We will know what kinds of topics we can safely joke about. We’ll know their sore spots, the places where they will not budge.
And the paradox is that when we respect the other person’s viewpoint, then they are much more amenable to hearing our side.
What will you laugh about today? Whose side have you investigated?

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