I'm excited to share with you a phrase that has helped me and my team collaborate effectively and avoid conflicts. As a leader, I understand how important it is to maintain a positive work environment where everyone feels heard and valued. That's why I wanted to share this simple yet powerful phrase with you today.
The phrase is "it's not a hill to die on." I learned it from my co-author and colleague, Wayne Turmel, while we were working on our latest book, The Long Distance Team. We found that this phrase helped us to prioritize our concerns and focus on finding common ground, rather than getting bogged down in minor disagreements.
When someone says "it's not a hill to die on," they're expressing their concern but also putting it in context. They're saying that while they may not completely agree with a particular decision, it's not important enough to cause a conflict or hold up progress. This phrase creates a sense of accountability and helps team members to compromise and move forward.
I've found that using this phrase has not only helped me and Wayne collaborate more effectively but also helped me to improve communication with other team members. It creates an open and honest environment where everyone feels comfortable expressing their thoughts and concerns.
In today's fast-paced work environment, conflicts can arise easily, and it's important to have tools and strategies in place to manage them effectively. "It's not a hill to die on" is one such tool that has helped me and my team to work together more efficiently and harmoniously.
If you want to learn more about our latest book, "The Long Distance Team," head over to longdistanceteambook.com for a sneak peek and additional resources.
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“If you tell someone ‘it’s not a hill to die on’ (and you mean it), you set the stage for better collaboration, and communication, and less conflict and heated conversation.” @KevinEikenberry
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