“When you [observation without judgment], I feel [emotion, not accusation], because I need [universal need]. Would you be willing to [clear, doable request]?” Bad example (violent): “You always ignore my ideas. You’re a bad manager.”
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Keep this EPUB on your phone. Read the cheat sheet before a hard meeting. Over time, these tools will move from your screen into your bones. “When you [observation without judgment], I feel [emotion,