Can YOU See What I See?

Yup I sure did - it really gives a good feel for seeing the different levels people may be on - look just a little harder - whether it's up, down or sideways.  Solutions come from this perspective!

Good for you Diane. The truth as you see it is what you have to honor. We always need to keep an open mind, but that does not mean we need to lose our mind. Thank you for the view.

After we learn to listen to others effectively, then we can jump come to our own conclusions based on a combination of everything presented. I was looking hard at the picture to see if someone was waving out the window...I loved your post, very well done Diane!

great post Diane - lot so good stuff to remember on a daily basis

Diane - Its so much easier to just understand our point of view and not worry about how others interpret it. :-)  On a serious note, it makes a HUGE difference when we try to view a situation from another point of view. Especially if its something that has upset you or struck a nerve.

Diana - Well written post!  Good for you for doing what you know is right and I'm sure he will understand it at some point also.

Diane - great job, as usual. 

I can't count the times I have truly thought that someone and I were on the same page but as it turned out we were not. Our perspectives are so different and often largely based on experiences.  Thanks for the reminder to clarify our position and try to see their side too, but then have the courage to part ways if those two views difer to the point that it makes us ineffective.

Love to read your posts!

Diane, you are of course right...I like to think of myself as open minded.  I do having strong opinions, but allow others the same luxury...that doesn't mean I agree.  I get not stooping to a level of behavior, but rather adjusting your view to a level of understanding...am I wrong?

The reason we scored a C- on our listing goals last year was because we turned down almost 25% of them Diane! Your wisdom will help you discern who to do business with and your name (reputation) is always more important than ONE deal....

Jeff laughed that we could start another company on what we turned down - but we would not even refer these to competition lol.

great post

God Bless you

Sincerely,

Grace

Diane, sounds good to me!  I think that's what I was trying to say in my own convoluted way.

Diane I had a listing presentation today. Cut a long story short,I tried to get him to do a pre-home inspection and invest in the services of a home stager-He wouldn't do it. And he found out about a listing that sold in like thirteen days for like $60k more than what I told him to list his house for. But this house was like completely re-done-brand new countertops,stainless steel appliances,painted-It looked like a brand new house. Anyway I will see if he lists his house at the price I told him we should list it for because if not,BYE-BYE. I don't take overpriced listings-Not this real estate professional.

By the way I don't think I have said Happy New Year to you yet-HAPPY NEW YEAR. 2010 is going to be our best year ever-CLAIM IT. Have a great weekend. Great post.

Diane, This can easily apply to LIFE as well as real estate.  Some people refuse to have an open mind or discuss different opinions because they must be RIGHT.  I feel it gives them a feeling of control.  I think it'f fine to agree to disagree but what I can't tolerate is when someone won't even SPEAK about it---it's their way or the highway.  I take the highway :)