“I’M DONE.”

It’s one of the most frustrating feelings in the world. You’ve tried everything to fix things but just can’t get through to someone. You keep hitting the wall over and over.

But what if there’s a way to revisit the problem, to approach it from a different angle, and open their minds (and ours) to new possibilities?

In this compact episode, Brett gets straight to the point of navigating these messy situations, helping you zoom out to see the situation for what it truly is, and recognize when it's time to look in the mirror—ultimately leading to a resolution when it feels like all hope is lost.

Key subjects covered:

Diagnosing the REAL issue: the most crucial first step to solving any problem
How to see into your blindspots through someone else’s perspetive
Two types of errors, their differences, and how to avoid both
The “Triple A Approach” to ensure YOU aren’t the problem
Understanding the role our ego plays in the root cause of our discontent

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Related Episodes:

E313 | How To Communicate With Someone Who Shuts Down or Stonewalls

E343 | The Power of Indirect Influence: Strategies for Convincing Stubborn People

Referenced Books:

Team of Teams by Stanley McChrystal

The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman

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