✅ Identify problems contributing to poor results and broken relationships
✅ Consider others’ perspectives and assume they have good reasons
before speaking up
✅ Keep composure when feeling angry, defensive, or intimidated
✅ Share strong opinions without shutting down contrary viewpoints
✅ Spot the warning signs that indicate safety and dialogue are at risk
✅ Recognize when you’re at cross-purpose and take steps to rebuild safety and return to dialogue
✅ Bring people back into dialogue when they clam up or blow up
✅ Turn each crucial conversation into a course of action that leads to results