The Power of Acceptance

The subtitle of crucial conversations is tools for talking when stakes get high. The book Run a Story has had such a rich and long life because the authors are great storytellers. When you are in the middle of a shitstorm, three tools you could use are shift towards acceptance. Stop being angry. They're doing their best. It's your move. That's number one. Number two, be alert for getting stuck in doubt. If you find yourself in doubt, here's number three. Ask yourself what you want, what you feel, and what you want to do. Now I want to get to some more ideas about surviving shitstorms.