By Jamie Mason Cohen, Resilience Speaker
The most important mindset going into any meeting is to be open and curious.
If you bring an open mind to even difficult conversations that you dread, it’s more than half the battle.
Your body language, energy, smile, and listening can shift an uncomfortable interaction into a surprisingly constructive and positive connection.
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A few specific takeaways:
– Focus on mindful breathing just before and through the meeting (read: Look up Jon Kabat Zinn and Thich Nhat Hanh)
– Bring a water bottle as a barrier to bring self-awareness to which thoughts best serve the moment.
– Find something that you are aligned on right away and mention it
-Give the person a sincere compliment about something they’ve done within the first 2 minutes.