Often, understanding and agreement are mistakenly intertwined, viewed as two sides of the same coin. Yet, they function best as separate lanes on the highway of human interaction.
To truly understand is to delve into another’s perspective, feeling its nuances and depth.
Agreement, however, is a choice – a decision to align.
Recognising this distinction is liberating. It allows for deeper dialogues, rich in diversity and free from the pressure to conform.
When we master this art, we foster spaces where voices are heard, respected, and valued, irrespective of concurrence.
Read: Walking in their Shoes (one of the Lessons in Extraordinary Influence)
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