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The two most important communications habits to avoid as a leader.

Do you ever wonder why people go on the defensive after you’ve corrected them? Do they get angry sometimes? 

Do people freeze up when you’re making suggestions or trying to help them?

It might be your opening or corrective statements.

There are two things people do that put people on the defensive, make them freeze up or get angry in response.

Often we’re not aware that we’re even doing them. Especially if we’ve been brought up with the same techniques.

 Do you ever feel unfairly judged?

 If you have ever felt judged unfairly, typically one of two things is said to you.

 Either you’ve been

1.     Negative name called and labeled.

2.     Been blamed for something without effective discovery, questioning and compassion.

If you’re a leader, it’s important to avoid these two communications habits. If it’s happened to you, you know the negative effects.

How do you feel when someone says you’re an idiot or useless...