As humans we are constantly judging situations and people. It feels natural, but oftentimes it can be destructive. Imagine someone says something that clashes with your point of view, and your brain jumps to conclusions faster than you can blink.
But here’s the concern: judgment doesn’t solve problems, and it sure doesn’t create opportunities.
The best conversations are the ones where we try suspending our judgments.
When you stop seeing people as wrong, and start seeing them as human, something incredible happens.
Walls come down. Defenses drop. And suddenly, the talking grows into curiosity, empathy and connection.
Ask yourself: What brought them to this belief? What’s their story?
When you make the effort to understand where they’re coming from, you unlock the WHY behind their words.
That’s where your influence begins.
And the greatest benefit of this approach is it also how helps you.
Judgment keeps you stuck. Curiosity gets you results.
Next time you’re in a tough conversation, try it.
Pause. Listen. And ask questions.
You’ll probably be surprised how far it takes you.
