The Coach’s Playlist: Finding Common Ground

The Coach’s Playlist is a two-minute read packed with information based on an essential part of coaching.

This week’s topic: Finding Common Ground

The Idea

‍If we begin our relationships by finding out what we have in common, then we will be able to talk about our differences. However, if we start with our differences, then conversation will be much more difficult.

Quotation

“I note the obvious differences

Between each sort and type,

But we are more alike my friends,

Than we are unalike.” – Maya Angelou

Book

‍Margaret Wheatley, Turning to One Another

Resource

‍Reflection Tools for Finding Common Ground from Better Conversations

Question

‍What would the impact on your life be if you always sought common ground with others before you noted how you were different?

Professional Development

‍The Better Conversations Workshop