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Things to try this week
In this chapter you have learned how your brain drives different communication styles and how these styles lead to either collaborative or competitive conversations.
Now it is time to put what you have learned into action.
Try it this week:
Throughout this week, consciously consider how you communicate.
Try these exercises:
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At the start of a meeting or conversation, get clear with the other person/people on what kind of interaction this is going to be. This could be a single question such as 'Do you want my advice, or do you just want me to listen?'
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Choose a mindset to practise for the week. Consider one of these options, or find your own that will help you create the impact you want:
- It's not my job to solve everyone's challenges
- Opportunities to learn and develop are everywhere
To take your learning further:
1.
Take your key learnings from this chapter and the mindset you would like to work on to your learning group meeting for discussion. You will find a guide for this session along with the key takeaways from this chapter in the Resources area, in the header bar.
2.
Read more on how the brain drives communication with this fascinating article: The Neurochemistry of Power Conversations.
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Read about how diversity and inclusivity create open collaborative mindsets in this article: The Truth About Diversity - and Why it Matters.
You have completed this chapter!
Up next:
You will learn how to counteract the brain tendencies that get in the way of listening and paying attention.
Take a break before the next chapter. We'll be ready for you when you are back.