When Team Members Disagree With Me
Summary
- I believe that clear communication is essential when making decisions. I try to share my perspective and the information I have with others.
- I find that when I provide people with the same context I'm using, they often understand my reasoning and tend to agree with my decisions.
- In my experience, giving context can change someone's opinion, but there's always a chance they might still disagree.
- I've learned it's important to acknowledge that not everyone will agree with you every time. However, most will respect your decision and move forward once they understand your reasoning.
- It's my responsibility to take into account that, while I value input, ultimately, I have to make the final call and act accordingly.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing clear communication as a foundational practice. When you're about to make a decision, always share the information you have with your team. This helps everyone understand where you're coming from.
A good way of doing this is by giving the same context that guides your decisions. Explain your thought process and the information that influenced your choice. This can often lead to people agreeing with you, because they see the full picture.
Remember, sometimes, even with all the context, someone might still disagree. That's okay! Make sure to acknowledge their point of view. But also, know it's your responsibility to make the final decision. Explain that while their input is valuable, you need to act in the best interest of the business.
Here's a simple action plan:
- When facing a decision, write down the key information that informs your choice.
- Share this information clearly with your team or stakeholders – you might want to hold a quick meeting or send a summary email.
- Listen to their feedback and consider it carefully.
- If there's disagreement, acknowledge it respectfully but provide reassurance that the decision is made with the best knowledge at hand.
- Make your final decision and communicate it with confidence, including the reasons behind it.
- Take action based on your decision, and keep the team updated on progress or changes.
By making sure everyone has the same information, you create a shared understanding. This makes it more likely that your decisions will be respected, even if there's some initial disagreement.
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"not everybody's going to agree"
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"I try to just give them the same context I have"
– Leila Hormozi
"here's what I'm working with in terms of my information"
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"more often than not they say oh gosh you know I didn't know all of that"
– Leila Hormozi
"you have to move forward anyways"
– Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
not everybody's going to agree I try to just give them the same context I have here's what I'm working with in terms of my information and then more often than not they say oh gosh you know I didn't know all of that and so given the context that you have that you just gave me I agree with you there is the one time out of 10 that they'll be like I disagree but I will move forward because ultimately it's up to you and you have to move forward anyways
