When to be Shallow

“Are we good?”  What a way to start a conversation, huh?  But when tension is evident, teamwork will not be optimum!  Relationships can thrive when the underground is kept shallow.  In other words, associations can grow deep in trust when they are willing to talk about uncomfortable issues that might arise between them.  Here are some tips in being shallow:

1.  Don’t be afraid to ask the confronting question.

2.  Allow for honest and fair exchange.

3.  Keep it behind closed doors.

4.  Find something to agree on.

5.  Choose a humble approach.

6.  Pursue healing.

7.  Agree on a plan to move forward.

There’s nothing shallow about leadership when tensions are dealt with before they go deep.  Grudges become underground cisterns of negativity and discord.  So, encourage an environment of openness and honesty.  Be a deep person by knowing when to be shallow!

What relationship needs to be dealt with now and how can you go about it so as to move forward?