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Playing Well With Others

Posted By Dr. Mercola | May 21 2008 | 967 views

It's not especially difficult to work productively with other people if you have the right attitude. With a little effort, you'll find that encounters with even the most annoying people can be productive.

Listen productively

Try to hear not only what a person is saying, but what they mean. What are their real concerns?

Ask questions

If you’re unclear on something, ask. If you think you might be unclear, ask.

Show interest

Try to be sensitive to changes in the people around you, in everything from mood to hairstyle. Ask questions about their life and their interests.

Understand their perspective

Everyone does everything they do for what they believe are good reasons. Your job as a fellow human being is not to tell them how stupid or mean or incompetent they are, but to figure out what their rationale could have been.

Share credit

At some point near the end of any project spend a few minutes to figure out who you couldn’t have done it without, and make sure they receive ample credit.

Keep your commitments

No matter how insignificant a task seems to you, once you tell someone you’re going to do it, do it.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product.

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Dr. Mercola, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Mercola and his community. Dr. Mercola encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

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