Disagreeing with others is both natural and necessary. We advance our ideas by struggling through our disagreements with others and by learning how they see things differently. We gain clarity by advocating for what we believe in and hearing the arguments and reasons others offer, in both support and opposition. This is how leaders learn.
I feel like agree to disagree is a good habit, but also finding common ground before concluding a discussion where people disagree is something that I seek. At least then, there is something substantive that both parties can agree to and return to when and if the argument comes up. For this to be a compatible habit, I suppose one has to find common ground and then subsequently agree to disagree so that the finality of doing so remains in effect. Something like, “We both agree that it’s important to manage the budget, so we’re on common ground there. Where we disagree is simply how best to do this. So let’s agree to disagree and move on to other topics.” comme ça? Interested to hear others.
I feel like agree to disagree is a good habit, but also finding common ground before concluding a discussion where people disagree is something that I seek. At least then, there is something substantive that both parties can agree to and return to when and if the argument comes up. For this to be a compatible habit, I suppose one has to find common ground and then subsequently agree to disagree so that the finality of doing so remains in effect. Something like, “We both agree that it’s important to manage the budget, so we’re on common ground there. Where we disagree is simply how best to do this. So let’s agree to disagree and move on to other topics.” comme ça? Interested to hear others.
What happened to disagreeing agreeably?