Dillip Hansdah

How To Work with People You Don't Agree with ,Like or Trust We're often trying to get something done that really matters to us. But to do this, we need to work with others. And these others include people we don't agree with or like or trust, so working with them seems impossible - like collaborating with the enemy. The book offers a practical guide for navigating difficult conversations and achieving progress even with those you vehemently disagree with. Here are some key takeaways: 1. Who is the Enemy: The Enemy-Fying:  The book identifies the "enemy-fying syndrome" as a major obstacle to collaboration. This is the tendency to demonize those with opposing viewpoints, making them the source of all problems. By recognizing this pattern and humanizing those you disagree with, you can create a more productive environment for dialogue. 2. Recognizing the Limits and Exploring Options:  Although the book centers around ensuring tough collaboration, it acknowledges tha

"Real Change" by Sharon Salzberg is a transformative guide to initiating and sustaining positive transformation in our lives and the world around us. Through insightful teachings and practical exercises, Salzberg empowers readers to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and resilience as the foundation for creating meaningful change. With a focus on self-awareness, empathy, and action, this book offers invaluable guidance for anyone seeking to navigate life's challenges with grace and make a positive impact on themselves and others. Below are 10 key lessons from "Real Change" by Sharon Salzberg: 1. Mindfulness and Awareness: Salzberg emphasizes the practice of mindfulness, which involves being fully present and aware of our thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop greater clarity, insight, and self-awareness, which are essential for initiating and sustaining real change in our lives. 2. Compassion for Self and