Putting ourselves in other’s shoes isn’t quite right. There’s still too much of us involved.
Often when we think of what we would do in another’s position, we’re not being empathetic, we’re being guided by status – we’d obviously make the right decision, wouldn’t we? Not to mention we can blow up the idea of “easier said than done” because we’d have the chance to just do it for them.
It’s misguided, really.
Perhaps it’s better to ask what would they do in our position. That forces us to empathize and understand where another is coming from. It allows for a connection of trust and listening.
People are far more likely to listen to the voice in their head than they are ours. The closer we can match it and entwine notes of encouragement, the more likely we’ll make a positive influence.
What would they do in our shoes?
Stay Positive & Follow Their Voice
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