Change comes about when the story the other person tells themselves begins to change. If all you do is make a point, you’ve handed them a story about yourself. When you make a change, you’ve helps them embrace a new story about themselves. And even though it’s more fun (and feels safe, in some way) to make a point, if we really care, we’ll do the hard work to make a difference instead.
FROM: Seth Godin’s Daily Blog titled Making a difference (making a point).
REFLECTION:
- When speaking with someone, do you try to make a point or make a difference?
- What story are you telling yourself?
- What story are you telling others?
- How can you embrace a new story about yourself or another you are in relationship with?
- Explore the possibility of making a difference.
