The Adaptation Imperative: A Visual Model for Enhanced Conversation [Video]

O + A = O + A

If you’re like me, you like conversations to feel natural or organic and while you’re willing to make accommodations for others, you avoid asking for accomodations for yourself. Afterall, just the act of asking can makes things awkward. But the truth is, if you’re making adaptations, then the conversation is already awkward. Rather than sucking it up, advocate for yourself by imposing some accommodations on the other side. Don’t personalize a communication problem and make it completely yours to solve—the best way to resolve a conversational problem is through the conversation.