One Way to Reduce Others’ Resistance

One Way to Reduce Others’ Resistance to Your Ideas and Decisions

When my girls were toddlers, I discovered the power of presenting options. If I said, “Put on this shirt” or “It’s time for bed,” rebellion inevitably ensued. But if I asked, “Which of these two shirts do you want to wear?” or “Would you like to go to bed now or in three minutes?” instead of…