Try to talk less than half the time. That can be difficult to do. You may have many things to say and very little time to say them. If you don t make the time to listen, you re wasting your time. Also, don t forget that HOW you say things is just as important as WHAT you say.
Timing IS everything.
Addressing issues immediately means the difference between a mountain and a molehill. Early intervention prevents the escalation of incidences of negative behavior, hurt feelings, and a growing level of resentment. In fact, the earlier a negative behavior is handled, the less likely it is to be repeated. It has to do solely with the other person. It s expressing truth with compassion through the right attitude at the right time.