Ever found yourself in a heated argument with someone who just won't back down? Arguing with strong personalities can feel like you're constantly being overpowered, but there's a way to stay in control. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 strategies to help you navigate tough conversations with dominant personalities, without feeling powerless. These strategies will help you stay calm, keep the conversation productive, and confidently handle even the most forceful personalities—whether it’s at work, with friends, or around the dinner table. Like what you hear? Follow this podcast and leave a 5-star review! Pre-Order my new book, The Next Conversation Subscribe to my Newsletter Watch my podcast on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We all know one, and in fact, we might just be one ourselves.
Today's episode is all about how to communicate with and handle a strong personality.
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When it comes to handling that strong personality in your world, number one, don't sweat the small stuff.
Don't attend every argument that you're invited to.
People that are strong personalities like to make issues of every little thing, and it is up to you whether you take that bait or not.
Arguments are often like chess.
You have to give up some pieces in order to win.
So don't sweat the small stuff.
Number two, don't take it personally.
Don't take it personally.
People who have strong personalities often don't know that they're coming on that strong.
It's just a product of their nature.
So if you take it personally, you are going into the area of no return where you're going to find that you are at the bottom of a vortex.
And you're asking, well, how did I even get here?
It's because you took it personally.
We're going to talk about how to separate the person from the problem.